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HG53 FNP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,098 mi
Last recorded108,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on walls

both headlamp images poor

Fail 23 Jan 2021 108,097 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on walls

both headlamp images poor

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,536 miles

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

Offside wiper could clear better

Fail 29 Jul 2019 106,536 miles

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

Offside wiper could clear better

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,517 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,347 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,340 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

no rear seats fitted

offside wiper could clear better

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner wheel arches and underside very muddy

offside front suspention top mount bearings feel slight roughness

oil leak from nearside front driveshaft oil seal in gearbox

rear seat belts not fully checked due to rear seats obstructed

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,511 miles

2nd row passenger seats missing at time of test.

Front wipers skipping across screen.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,837 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,846 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front break discs have a large lip

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 40,980 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 34,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,837 miles

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

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 FNP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG53 FNP, 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 HG53 FNP registered?

HG53 FNP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HG53 FNP safe to buy?

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