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YY03 KFV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 108,448 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,351 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,911 miles

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

os rear wheel bearing not checked due to slight bind

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,911 miles

os rear wheel bearing not checked due to slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,201 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 28,201 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,955 miles

exhaust heat shield loose at front

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,029 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,697 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,977 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low on edges

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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YY03 KFV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY03 KFV, 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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YY03 KFV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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