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VU03 LBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 LBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,631 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,410 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,204 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,881 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 52,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,065 miles

Rear number plate starting to disscolour slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU03 LBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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