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VX03 FHW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,023 mi
Last recorded137,023 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 FHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 133,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe going from comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,152 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 124,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,421 miles

Exhaust system insecure front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,370 miles

steel brake pipes to rear corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,370 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steel brake pipes to rear corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,305 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

top stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2016 107,693 miles

o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded

top stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s rear steel brake pipe corroded

top stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 102,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,950 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust hanger insecure -- extensive wear / corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,655 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- wear to rear tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2013 92,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- wear to rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,725 miles

wear / corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

wear / corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear to front brake pads -- front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,156 miles

wear to front brake pads -- front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 12 Apr 2010 76,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,109 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)

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 59,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 50,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres deteriorated in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,023 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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VX03 FHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VX03 FHW, 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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VX03 FHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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