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VX03 KKN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,012 mi
Last recorded116,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 KKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,012 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 110,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 109,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 100,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,168 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,167 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% max 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rearbox exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,717 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre age cracking

rear brake application on limit 30%

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2015 74,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 74,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 73,157 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,977 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise rear wiper blade split

advise washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,033 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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VX03 KKN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX03 KKN, 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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VX03 KKN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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