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DY03 HTE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,229 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,453 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 108,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hanger on rear not attatched

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,881 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,600 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DY03 HTE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY03 HTE, 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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DY03 HTE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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