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VU03 LBE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,781 mi
Last recorded117,781 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 LBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2013 117,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 94,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 94,276 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,915 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2007 10,169 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 10,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,231 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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VU03 LBE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU03 LBE, 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 VU03 LBE registered?

VU03 LBE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VU03 LBE safe to buy?

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