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VE03 VEW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 83,999 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust hanger missing still secure

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,999 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust hanger missing still secure

various under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,189 miles

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2013 72,950 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 72,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 67,931 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,083 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,606 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 VEW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

VE03 VEW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VE03 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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