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2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · PL03 YPY

PL03 YPY

2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 135,190 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.

Make & Model
SUZUKI IGNIS
Year / Origin
2003 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jan 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
135,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jan 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1328cc
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PL03 YPY Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
  • 135,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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PL03 YPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 13:56
MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Ignis (PL03 YPY) between July 2006 and January 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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PL03 YPY Mileage History

  1. 03/07/200640,739 mi
  2. 27/06/200752,818 mi+12,079 mi
  3. 28/06/200752,818 mi
  4. 10/07/200865,248 mi+12,430 mi
  5. 10/07/200865,248 mi
  6. 29/06/200978,191 mi+12,943 mi
  7. 26/06/201084,554 mi+6,363 mi
  8. 11/07/201187,531 mi+2,977 mi
  9. 30/06/201289,683 mi+2,152 mi
  10. 29/06/201392,147 mi+2,464 mi
  11. 14/09/201692,576 mi+429 mi
  12. 21/09/201692,576 mi
  13. 28/09/201795,953 mi+3,377 mi
  14. 17/09/201899,789 mi+3,836 mi
  15. 10/06/2019102,289 mi+2,500 mi
  16. 19/06/2019102,289 mi
  17. 18/06/2020110,600 mi+8,311 mi
  18. 19/06/2020110,600 mi
  19. 19/05/2021119,058 mi+8,458 mi
  20. 14/06/2022129,068 mi+10,010 mi
  21. 15/06/2022129,068 mi
  22. 14/03/2023133,116 mi+4,048 mi
  23. 15/03/2023133,131 mi+15 mi
  24. 31/01/2024135,190 mi+2,059 mi

Average of roughly 5,373 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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