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DF03 SOE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,173 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 43,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 38,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 37,722 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 32,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,275 miles

n/s o/s front coil springs corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 27,263 miles

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

n/s o/s front coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 24,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear tyres starting to ckakon side walls

Fail 9 May 2016 24,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear tyres starting to ckakon side walls

Pass 26 May 2015 22,472 miles

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 21 May 2015 22,472 miles

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

Front wipers torn but still clearing screen

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 27 May 2014 21,082 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 20 May 2014 21,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 24 Apr 2013 19,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 8,933 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2009 8,933 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 5,565 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2008 5,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,898 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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DF03 SOE 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 DF03 SOE, 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 DF03 SOE registered?

DF03 SOE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DF03 SOE safe to buy?

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