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PJ03 VTW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,679 mi
Last recorded140,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 140,679 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 139,273 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 139,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,870 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 136,870 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,770 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 128,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,385 miles

n/s/r panal damaged

o/s/r panal damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 101,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,339 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,656 miles

advise slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,453 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,065 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)

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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PJ03 VTW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver 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 PJ03 VTW, 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 PJ03 VTW registered?

PJ03 VTW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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