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VF03 AUL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,067 mi
Last recorded147,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 AUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 147,058 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil springs corroded

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,811 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust bracket

Front Brakes slight bind

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,436 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,546 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,545 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,241 miles

advise front nearside shock absorber

Fail 12 Jun 2014 109,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front nearside shock absorber

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 85,515 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise wipers split but clesaring screen

Pass 31 May 2011 78,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,072 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,280 miles

N/S Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 47,280 miles

N/S Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Front tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewalls.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 35,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 26,504 miles

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

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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VF03 AUL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VF03 AUL, 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 VF03 AUL registered?

VF03 AUL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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