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VK03 NMY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 103,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Wiper is smearing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,184 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper is smearing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 87,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 85,572 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,004 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

offside rear wheel arch slight damage

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,004 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

offside rear wheel arch slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,348 miles

Both front tyre's inner and outer edge worn and perrished all round

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre perrished all round and soon be on limit

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,417 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,304 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,546 miles

rear dumper damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 66,444 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 Jun 2008 65,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 63,647 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 63,636 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,471 miles

number plate lights dull

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 NMY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK03 NMY, 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 VK03 NMY registered?

VK03 NMY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is VK03 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 NMY shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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