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DV03 KGF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,202 mi
Last recorded60,202 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 60,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE EXCESSIVE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE EXCESSIVE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,711 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 59,711 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 58,908 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))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,860 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strapped up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,215 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,240 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 55,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,290 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,548 miles

exhaust back-box baffles gone.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 52,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML on

exhaust back-box baffles gone.

low on coolant

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,987 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml illuminated

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,086 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn and pitted

front tyres close to limit

Fail 21 Jul 2015 49,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn and pitted

front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,973 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,864 miles

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

rear tyres cracking perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,236 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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DV03 KGF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV03 KGF, 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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DV03 KGF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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