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AK03 USB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 USB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 132,107 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 119,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 116,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,982 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 106,982 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,843 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 102,843 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,490 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 99,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,748 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,246 miles

exhaust front hanger bracket fractured

exhaust rear tailpipe hanger bracket fractured

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside rear inner sills and suspension arm mount areas corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 27 Jun 2012 85,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front hanger bracket fractured

exhaust rear tailpipe hanger bracket fractured

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside rear inner sills and suspension arm mount areas corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,637 miles

front and rear exhaust hanger brackets fractured and insecure

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroding

nearside front shock absorber wet

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,369 miles

exhaust front hanger fractured - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front tyre valve cut

rear exhaust hanger fractured - STRONG ADVICE

rear numberplate delaminating

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,861 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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AK03 USB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK03 USB, 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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AK03 USB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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