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AO03 TFE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,970 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 80,970 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease + (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front mount broken

headlamps foggy

Fail 18 Nov 2019 75,514 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease + (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front mount broken

headlamps foggy

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (both front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb of 5 not working in high level b/light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,029 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,028 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,009 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 53,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,525 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 50,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust pipe corroded

sump corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 50,210 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust pipe corroded

sump corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 46,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,154 miles

front exhaust mount missing exhaust ok

Fail 15 Dec 2008 36,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,168 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 24,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,212 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

Handbrake travel high

Pass 10 May 2006 15,136 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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AO03 TFE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO03 TFE, 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 AO03 TFE registered?

AO03 TFE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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