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VA03 ZCY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,456 mi
Last recorded166,456 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 ZCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

slight corrosion to rear

Pass 26 Jan 2022 162,050 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 162,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 152,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 150,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 150,048 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 145,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 140,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 140,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,416 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 134,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s wipers split (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear by the compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,369 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,969 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded and starting to split off exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,465 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,465 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,138 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner egde's new tyres and tracking advised

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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VA03 ZCY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA03 ZCY, 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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VA03 ZCY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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