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HD53 DXZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,797 mi
Last recorded155,797 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 DXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 155,797 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust in a poor condition

gearbox oil leak

offside front brake hose poorly secured

rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 155,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

exhaust in a poor condition

gearbox oil leak

rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 155,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 154,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Fail 3 Oct 2017 154,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 25 Oct 2016 147,922 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 136,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 136,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,868 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 125,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,536 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,200 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 55,200 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,226 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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HD53 DXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HD53 DXZ, 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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HD53 DXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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