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EA03 ZDL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,594 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 88,594 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet latch spring poor condition

exhaust bracket broken front

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 May 2023 78,549 miles

both front wipers splitting at ends

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

offside front brake pipe at brake hose rusty

offside rear inner sill rusty

rear brake pipe at union lower pipe rusty

Fail 12 May 2023 78,517 miles

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

both front wipers splitting at ends

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

offside front brake pipe at brake hose rusty

offside rear inner sill rusty

rear brake pipe at union lower pipe rusty

Pass 10 May 2022 72,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both headlight lens poor condition

both rear arms corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2022 72,760 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both headlight lens poor condition

both rear arms corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 May 2021 67,238 miles

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear lower arms on limit

dampness to load valve no leak at time of test

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2020 64,816 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot rear lower arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipe by brake load valve

dampness to front radiator lower panel

horn noise poor

Fail 15 May 2020 64,816 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bot rear lower arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipe by brake load valve

dampness to front radiator lower panel

horn noise poor

Pass 23 May 2019 61,888 miles

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

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

corrosion to brakes pipes on limit

corrosion to coil springs

front exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2018 58,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,029 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 9 May 2014 47,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 43,719 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 40,519 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 40,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,448 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance at 39%, system requires attention

Pass 6 May 2008 28,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,898 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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EA03 ZDL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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