2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · SM03 SXZ
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 66,593 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM03 SXZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 66,593 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.
SM03 SXZ 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 (SM03 SXZ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM03 SXZ Mileage History
- 20/07/202258,781 mi
- 20/07/202258,781 mi
- 28/07/202366,593 mi+7,812 mi
Average of roughly 7,651 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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