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CT03 BYR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,922 mi
Last recorded140,922 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 140,922 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside tie bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 133,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,567 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,474 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded four (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,010 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corrodd

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,095 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,520 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,851 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,426 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,681 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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CT03 BYR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CT03 BYR, 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 CT03 BYR registered?

CT03 BYR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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