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AM03 FVY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 FVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,927 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 62,920 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,506 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,368 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 57,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,449 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,115 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,794 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,044 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,567 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,739 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,904 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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AM03 FVY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AM03 FVY, 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 AM03 FVY registered?

AM03 FVY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 August 2003.

Is AM03 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 FVY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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