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VN03 MSX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 126,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,706 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,511 miles

Nearside side mirror glass missing

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,511 miles

Nearside side mirror glass missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,487 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,014 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,386 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 MSX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN03 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

VN03 MSX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 MSX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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