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YK03 KAU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,882 mi
Last recorded145,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 KAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 145,882 miles

headlights in poor condition

non original equipment rear silencer becoming insecure

o/s no. plate light cover missing

oil leak

rear seats not in use

slight earth fault on rear sidelights/brakelights

some wear in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2017 145,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose no split pin (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort rear (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to nsr flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

handbrake travel excessive

headlights in poor condition

non original equipment rear silencer becoming insecure

o/s no. plate light cover missing

oil leak

rear seats not in use

slight earth fault on rear sidelights/brakelights

some wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears from balance valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 122,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 106,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 66,053 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,028 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,244 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,948 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,224 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 46,220 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o\s\r binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,674 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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YK03 KAU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK03 KAU, 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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YK03 KAU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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