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FH53 MHU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,525 mi
Last recorded32,525 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 MHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 32,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 31,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 29,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 20,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 19,333 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 19,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (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 both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 18,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 18,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 17,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 17,616 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 17,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,542 miles

Front n/s/f & o/s/f Tyre start cracking from the edges

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 17,535 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken might need top mounting bearing (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front n/s/f & o/s/f Tyre start cracking from the edges

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 17,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,631 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 15,072 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 14,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 14,316 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 12,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 10,766 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,766 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,182 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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FH53 MHU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FH53 MHU, 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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FH53 MHU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FH53 MHU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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