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FV03 HCN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,648 miles

damage to nearside rear quarter panel / wheel arch and door

front exhaust rattling

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,648 miles

Front registration plate obscured not attached to front of car / on dashboard / not clear view from front of car (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside rear quarter panel / wheel arch and door

front exhaust rattling

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front wiper blade split and slight smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,909 miles

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

Offside Front off/side front wheel damage on inside.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front off/side front wheel damage on inside.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,412 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Two exhaust brackets broken but sysyem still supported.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Two exhaust brackets broken but sysyem still supported.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 58,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,842 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,761 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,221 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,461 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 26,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2006 21,528 miles

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

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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FV03 HCN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV03 HCN, 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 FV03 HCN registered?

FV03 HCN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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