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AO03 VSX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 144,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 144,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 142,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 142,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 136,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In all places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In all places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened o/s fitting to lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends of rubbers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 132,788 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends of rubbers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,850 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low on brake balance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,880 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

rear brakes recording low effort

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken (system supported ok)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (system supported ok)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,380 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,727 miles

Front nearside tyre tread worn to 2mm

Rear nearside tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust mount insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,839 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc/s pitted

front nearside brake slightly binding on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,788 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)

slight rusting nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,788 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

slight rusting nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,968 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,920 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 VSX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSX, 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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AO03 VSX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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