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HG53 FNN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,297 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70X14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush slightly worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2022 70,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,740 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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HG53 FNN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG53 FNN, 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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HG53 FNN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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