2003 Suzuki Ignis · 3,417 MOT tests
2003 Suzuki Ignis reliability
2003 Suzuki Igniss fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Ignis years (3,417 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2003 Suzuki Ignis?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- 43.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 85,047
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,417
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17.2% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Ignis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Brakes17.2%
- Suspension16.7%
- Tyres6.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.97%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.97%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.21%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 4.13%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.2%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.83%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.22%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Ignis year
The full picture: Suzuki Ignis reliability. Before you pay for any Suzuki Ignis, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis reliable?
2003 Suzuki Igniss fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Ignis years (3,417 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Suzuki Ignis MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.97% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.97% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Suzuki Ignis have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Suzuki Ignis shows 85,047 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Check a 2003 Suzuki Ignis free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.