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VA52 DGE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 DGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,882 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,652 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,042 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,042 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,159 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,458 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,828 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 33,429 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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VA52 DGE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA52 DGE, 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 VA52 DGE registered?

VA52 DGE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is VA52 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 DGE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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