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VE03 VDM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,962 miles

both windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,748 miles

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

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)

evidence front wheels fowl inner wings while being driven

Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,725 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyre are slightly deteriorated

evidence that both front wheels have fowled the inner arches but now while on swivel plates

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyre are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,445 miles

Front & rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,577 miles

Nearside front tyre lightly perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,577 miles

Nearside front tyre lightly perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,303 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 27,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,100 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 VDM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDM, 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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What year was VE03 VDM registered?

VE03 VDM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is VE03 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VDM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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