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PL03 UWS

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,919 mi
Last recorded122,919 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ns drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ns drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,013 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,712 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,114 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished. (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 565,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 51,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 51,694 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,433 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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PL03 UWS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL03 UWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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PL03 UWS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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