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HG53 NXZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,285 miles

nearside rear and offside tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,162 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear and offside tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,075 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,045 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,828 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,534 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 44,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,324 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,951 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,758 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 NXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG53 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

HG53 NXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is HG53 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 NXZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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