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BG03 KHZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 100,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 96,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 89,534 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 81,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 75,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,610 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,049 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight rubbing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slight rubbing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,672 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,890 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 12 May 2011 39,386 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 17,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf/osf tyres close to limit, damage to osf wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,092 miles

nsf/osf tyres close to limit, damage to osf wheel

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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BG03 KHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BG03 KHZ, 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 BG03 KHZ registered?

BG03 KHZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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