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AV03 FEJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,009 mi
Last recorded163,009 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake valve are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

engine sump is corroded

horn is weak in operation

Fail 13 Sep 2023 163,009 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake valve are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

engine sump is corroded

horn is weak in operation

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,371 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside lower door sill damage due to incorrect jacking position

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes to brake valve are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2022 143,371 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside lower door sill damage due to incorrect jacking position

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brake pipes to brake valve are corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,884 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 102,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,926 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,926 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,667 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,030 miles

Coolant level low

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and nail found in tread

Rear exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,111 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,111 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,248 miles

Both front brake discs rusty.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

One centre brake light not working.

Rear number plate is in a poor condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 26,311 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,998 miles

Front discs poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,523 miles

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

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

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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AV03 FEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV03 FEJ, 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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AV03 FEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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