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DY03 HWL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 145,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 145,531 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 79,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 136,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,824 miles

Both front brake disc scored

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake disc scored

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,965 miles

offside rear number plate light dim

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 103,536 miles

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,265 miles

nearside rear footbrake effort lower than offside rear

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,331 miles

Oil leak

slight play in inner rack jopints

Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in inner rack jopints

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joints have slight play in them

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,921 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,921 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,905 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,965 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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DY03 HWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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