2003 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate: 62.8% (2,560 tests)
Is the 2003 Ignis getting worse?
Pass rate of 2003-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.4% -2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.4% -3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.1% -1.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2003 Ignis
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 910 | 29.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 624 | 20.2% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 610 | 19.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 231 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 203 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 170 | 5.5% |
All Ignis years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,759 | 65.2% | -0.5 pts | 83,211 |
| 2003 (this page) | 2,560 | 62.8% | -2.2 pts | 85,338 |
| 2004 | 3,513 | 64.7% | +0.3 pts | 87,311 |
| 2005 | 3,466 | 62.1% | -2.4 pts | 85,852 |
| 2006 | 2,638 | 64.2% | -0.2 pts | 82,177 |
| 2007 | 3,107 | 64.4% | -0.7 pts | 79,156 |
| 2017 | 17,941 | 84.0% | -0.0 pts | 33,987 |
| 2018 | 17,289 | 88.0% | +1.6 pts | 28,358 |
| 2019 | 9,321 | 90.4% | +2.0 pts | 23,303 |
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FAQs
Is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis reliable?
2003-registered examples passed 62.8% of their MOT tests (2,560 tests, 2023–2025), -2.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 23 years old with a median 85,338 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2003 Ignis?
The median tested example shows 85,338 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.