2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · HW53 BKV
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 86,505 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 BKV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2023
- 86,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Ignis (HW53 BKV) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW53 BKV Mileage History
- 04/01/202281,425 mi
- 05/01/202281,425 mi
- 03/01/202386,505 mi+5,080 mi
Average of roughly 5,095 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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