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VF03 LJY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,209 mi
Last recorded77,209 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,582 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 74,459 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2007 26,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 18,297 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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VF03 LJY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VF03 LJY, 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 VF03 LJY registered?

VF03 LJY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is VF03 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 LJY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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