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SM03 OVD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,224 mi
Last recorded54,224 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,224 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 33,288 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 33,288 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,235 miles

exhaust heavily corroded front to rear

front brake pipes corroded

gearbox mount worn

gearbox mount worn

suspension bushes perished all round

suspension heavily corroded front and rear

unable to inspect rear belts

Fail 11 Sep 2023 32,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded front to rear

front brake pipes corroded

gearbox mount worn

gearbox mount worn

suspension bushes perished all round

suspension heavily corroded front and rear

unable to inspect rear belts

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,708 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure

slight play in rear shocky bushes

vehicle suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 31,555 miles

Offside Front tyre wall perished

vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,549 miles

brake pedal sponge slight

front brake discs scored

front flexy hose metal ends corodeded

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,114 miles

play in n/s/f top mount

suspension parts corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 31,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in n/s/f top mount

suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,595 miles

front discs scored slight surface corrosion

rear brake pipes greases

suspension part rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2017 30,595 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,426 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner arm

child seat fitted in reaer

front discs rusty on inner edge car sitting

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,224 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,680 miles

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

rear exhust hanger broken

Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

rear exhust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on

sharp edges on roof bars

Pass 25 May 2011 24,064 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 25 May 2011 24,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 24 May 2010 24,413 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 9,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 9,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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SM03 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SM03 OVD, 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 SM03 OVD registered?

SM03 OVD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is SM03 OVD safe to buy?

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