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EA03 DTV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 104,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 99,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever has some reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 95,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lever has some reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,195 miles

battery a little loose

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,794 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,794 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,876 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 21 May 2016 60,983 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 May 2016 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres pereshing and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres pereshing and cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 52,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,799 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 303,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,502 miles

unable to see condition of fron t brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,377 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 22,377 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,976 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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EA03 DTV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 EA03 DTV, 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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EA03 DTV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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