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FH03 VHG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Fail 28 Jul 2026 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 72,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,404 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly inner faces

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 - 4 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,921 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 61,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,918 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 56,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,152 miles

Offside Rear exhaust support detrioted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 7,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,348 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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FH03 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FH03 VHG, 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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What year was FH03 VHG registered?

FH03 VHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is FH03 VHG safe to buy?

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