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BG53 HNR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 61,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 61,006 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES AT FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,493 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,017 miles

general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT REAR ON BODY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,952 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 34,951 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,870 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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BG53 HNR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG53 HNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 HNR registered?

BG53 HNR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 HNR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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