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VN03 MBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have play ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper shock bushes perishing and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play and heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have play ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper shock bushes perishing and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,495 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handbrake light stays on on dash after handbrake has been released. this could be due to low brake fluid level

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,663 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 82,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,381 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,336 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,336 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,446 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front and nearside rear tyres very worn on edges of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,659 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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VN03 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN03 MBF, 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 VN03 MBF registered?

VN03 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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