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LT03 SXS

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,357 mi
Last recorded75,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 SXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,357 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,329 miles

Front reg plate has a slight cracked

Offside Front and nearside front suspension upper top mounting bush/bearing has a slight play/movement

Offside Front fog lamp damage/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 65,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front reg plate has a slight cracked

Offside Front and nearside front suspension upper top mounting bush/bearing has a slight play/movement

Offside Front fog lamp damage/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,791 miles

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

Front reg plate has a slight crack

Offside Front and naerside front suspension top/upper mounting bush has a slight play

Offside Front fog lamp damage /insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear door outer handle damage

Offside Rear tyre has a large nail

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

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

Rear exhaust box rear mounting bracket corroded/broken but exhaust system is secure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight body work damage all around

Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,086 miles

Front reg plate has a slight damage/cracked

Offside Front and nearside front suspension top mounting rubber bush has a slight play

Offside Rear door outer handle damage

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated (strong advice)

slight body work damaged all around

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,613 miles

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

front reg plate slight damage/cracked

nearside front +offside front suspension top rubber mounting attachment has a slight play

offside rear door outer handle damaged

offside tyre worn from the inner shoulder

Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,025 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front reg plate slight damage/cracked

nearside front +offside front suspension top rubber mounting attachment has a slight play

offside rear door outer handle damaged

offside tyre worn from the inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,400 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,538 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer damage (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 46,538 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer damage (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 33,842 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2013 29,803 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

both rear tyres side walls perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,347 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,721 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,707 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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LT03 SXS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LT03 SXS, 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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LT03 SXS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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