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WM52 CJF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 CJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,401 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,153 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 97,147 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 91,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 91,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,956 miles

underneath corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,301 miles

underneath corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 86,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underneath corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,611 miles

VEHICLE CORRODED UNDERNEATH

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,994 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,517 miles

advise rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,808 miles

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

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)

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

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,993 miles

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

n/s/f wing damaged.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 37,993 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged.

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,219 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)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2009 51,219 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,271 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,271 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,734 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not secured

Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,000 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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WM52 CJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WM52 CJF, 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 WM52 CJF registered?

WM52 CJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is WM52 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 CJF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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