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VE03 NSF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NSF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,237 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front near illegal limit

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 69,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,900 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,717 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 51,716 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,551 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 26,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,505 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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VE03 NSF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE03 NSF, 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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VE03 NSF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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