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VO53 NTC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,875 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,471 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Top mounts have slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 70,466 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury gas struts failed and do not safely hold up the tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Top mounts have slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,679 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken off missing (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake slightly high

Fail 11 Mar 2023 68,679 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken off missing (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake slightly high

Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 19 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 59,350 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,295 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,348 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,209 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,183 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 9,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 1,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 1,056 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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VO53 NTC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VO53 NTC, 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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VO53 NTC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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