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SV03 XTW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,451 mi
Last recorded72,451 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 XTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened securing/locking nuts seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from junction valve to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 64,678 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 64,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,449 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,870 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rears (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears into flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded into clyinders (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,683 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play at inner track rods

Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

play at inner track rods

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,053 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 37,907 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 37,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,891 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 29,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2009 23,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 20,341 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 16,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,375 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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SV03 XTW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV03 XTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV03 XTW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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