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HG53 HTE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 HTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,480 miles

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

no rear seats or belts fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

no rear seats or belts fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,582 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracking

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

Front Exhaust bracket rusty / broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,351 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,267 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,970 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,361 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsr tyre cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,646 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,424 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,480 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air intake pipe insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,457 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 31,457 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 31 Aug 2007 21,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,624 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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HG53 HTE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

HG53 HTE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HG53 HTE safe to buy?

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