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YE03 RCL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 RCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 127,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,508 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,420 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,238 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 98,238 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 92,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,360 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

high leval stop light section inoperative

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,230 miles

high leval stop light section inoperative

Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,230 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,525 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight split n/sr footwell

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 42,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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YE03 RCL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YE03 RCL, 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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YE03 RCL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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