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DY03 NTL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,420 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

exhaust mounting missing

surface corrosion to various areas underside

Pass 8 Aug 2023 89,708 miles

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

front exhaust bracket missing

Fail 7 Aug 2023 89,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,289 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 87,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,252 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the radiator,rear part,o/s/f wishbone &inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear no plate is deleminated

Fail 20 Jul 2021 85,252 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the radiator,rear part,o/s/f wishbone &inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear no plate is deleminated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,346 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the radiator,rear part & around o/s/f inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear no plate is deleminated but letters are not likely to misread

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,358 miles

Rear part of chasis is slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,350 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear part of chasis is slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 75,350 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,323 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,543 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,534 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,696 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,072 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,669 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,278 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,652 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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DY03 NTL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DY03 NTL, 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 DY03 NTL registered?

DY03 NTL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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