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SH03 CDF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,125 mi
Last recorded78,125 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 CDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,763 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 77,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,457 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,198 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,198 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,682 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,682 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,191 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,191 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,449 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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SH03 CDF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH03 CDF, 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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What year was SH03 CDF registered?

SH03 CDF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is SH03 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 CDF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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