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VA03 PMU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

206,114 mi
Last recorded206,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 PMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 206,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush es in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 205,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush es in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 196,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 186,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 186,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 177,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 168,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeds in & out rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Many

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Jul 2022 168,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeds in & out rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Many

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2021 158,691 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 147,541 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 17%

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,987 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brakes slight uneven operation

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,216 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f track controll arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,232 miles

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)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,431 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,439 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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VA03 PMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA03 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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