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VK03 JWY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,721 mi
Last recorded66,721 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,212 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 64,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Driver's blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,989 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear seat folded preventing full inspection

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 59,989 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear seat folded preventing full inspection

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,897 miles

Rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,857 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front Macpherson strut top mounts slightly worn

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,325 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,488 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,467 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,790 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,575 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,569 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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VK03 JWY 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 80.8%.

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 VK03 JWY, 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 VK03 JWY registered?

VK03 JWY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is VK03 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 JWY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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