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WG03 YEF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,901 mi
Last recorded69,901 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 YEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear slightly perished

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,569 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides with reg plate lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear slightly perished

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres on 3mm

both front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,733 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,541 miles

Slight delamination of rear number plate.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,945 miles

front brake discs have considerable corrosion on inner face

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint is believed to have play in it

Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,945 miles

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

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

a rear brake imbalance of 30% is present and should receive attention

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint is believed to have play in it

park brake travel is considered long but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,223 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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WG03 YEF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG03 YEF, 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 WG03 YEF registered?

WG03 YEF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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