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VK03 JWL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,735 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front rack rod end gators deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,620 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 70,125 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,170 miles

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 5 Feb 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,571 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,400 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,291 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,544 miles

Both front tyres close to limit. 2mm

Both rear tyres starting to perish. No cords/ply showing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 19,598 miles

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

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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VK03 JWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK03 JWL, 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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VK03 JWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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