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FY03 HVJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,077 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 82,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,545 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,114 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,287 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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FY03 HVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY03 HVJ, 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 FY03 HVJ registered?

FY03 HVJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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