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EA03 HJF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,546 mi
Last recorded104,546 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,546 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings DRIVER-SIDE FRONT INNER ARM EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.2.B.1h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 5 May 2015 92,362 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,065 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearig inner/outer edges

Fail 30 Mar 2013 68,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearig inner/outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,088 miles

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

front springscorroded

o/s n/s rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,088 miles

front springscorroded

o/s n/s rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

this car is in very good order sill chassi and all brake pipes advise only to keep same wax req

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

this car is in very good order sill chassi and all brake pipes advise only to keep same wax req

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,225 miles

slight fading of front number plate.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,589 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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EA03 HJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA03 HJF, 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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EA03 HJF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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