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WV03 CTY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 123,516 miles

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

All wiper blades in poor condition

Front tyres wearing slight on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Sump corrosion ()

Slight metal brake pipe corrosion in places

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 107,593 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2015 107,593 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,477 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,827 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine light on

parking brake travel getting long

rear brake readings low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,135 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,187 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres worn very unevenly

Fail 20 Mar 2008 43,187 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres worn very unevenly

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,261 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp on

Fail 17 Mar 2006

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Warning Lamp on

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WV03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV03 CTY, 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 WV03 CTY registered?

WV03 CTY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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