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WV03 DSE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 123,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits vehicle hunting (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,114 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 118,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 115,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,688 miles

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2017 111,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 108,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 108,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 103,817 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 103,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 99,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 91,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,617 miles

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

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,191 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 67,191 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,469 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DSE 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 58.6%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

WV03 DSE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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