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VA03 PHK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 PHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 109,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 105,569 miles

eml

Fail 14 Jun 2024 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,388 miles

eml on

Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,368 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not the bulbs! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,340 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 94,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake at maximum reserve travel, adjustment required

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,271 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travell reqs adjustment

slight damage to osr lamp assy

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,996 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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VA03 PHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VA03 PHK, 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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VA03 PHK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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