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SD03 BDE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 BDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,383 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,600 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear trailing arms corroded both

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,322 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,723 miles

Rear Additional braking device obviously defective compensator not attached (1.1.19 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,792 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,852 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,830 miles

Front brake service

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,788 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Centre stop light off

Front brake service

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,046 miles

Centre stop not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe and to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel service required (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 56,046 miles

Centre stop not working

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working and off side (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe and to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel service required (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,415 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket slightly deterated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre stop lamp off

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust hanger slightly deterated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,733 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,733 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 28,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,463 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,974 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,255 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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SD03 BDE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD03 BDE, 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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SD03 BDE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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