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BC03 HVH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,150 mi
Last recorded63,150 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play detected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 62,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 55,000 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,698 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 48,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,689 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 36,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 19,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 10,615 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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BC03 HVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 HVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 HVH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is BC03 HVH safe to buy?

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