2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · NU03 UNP
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 125,246 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU03 UNP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 125,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU03 UNP 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 (NU03 UNP) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate insecure Broken (0.1 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
NU03 UNP Mileage History
- 25/04/2022122,289 mi
- 26/04/2022122,289 mi
- 17/04/2023125,246 mi+2,957 mi
- 18/04/2023125,246 mi
Average of roughly 3,017 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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