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PL03 VKJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,396 miles

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

under seal applied before test

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,057 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,297 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,518 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 22,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,377 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 19,377 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,322 miles

2 x front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface....

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,322 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2 x front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface....

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,399 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 VKJ 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 VKJ, 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 PL03 VKJ registered?

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

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