2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · BC03 OTU
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 23,404 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC03 OTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 23,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC03 OTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Ignis (BC03 OTU) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BC03 OTU Mileage History
- 16/06/202222,053 mi
- 22/06/202322,617 mi+564 mi
- 27/06/202423,123 mi+506 mi
- 12/06/202523,404 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 452 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SUZUKI IGNIS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Ignition Switch Carbonisation and Smoking ContactSerious
A notorious issue affecting first-generation Ignis models produced between 2000 and 2004 is carbonisation of electrical grease inside the ignition switch assembly. Due to contact arcing under electrical load, the lubricating grease inside the switch breaks down, becomes conductive, and overheats. This causes smoke and an acrid electrical burning smell to emit from the steering column shroud, leading to melted switch contacts, intermittent ignition loss, and a serious fire hazard if left unaddressed.
- Inner Tie Rod and Steering Rack KnockingModerate
The steering gear on the Ignis is susceptible to premature wear in the inner steering tie rod axial ball joints. Road impacts from potholes and aggressive kerbing transmit shock loads directly through the steering rack ends, creating mechanical play within the joint sockets. This results in an audible clunk or knock through the steering wheel when turning from lock to lock while stationary, alongside wandering steering at higher road speeds and MOT test rejection.
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