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HG53 VEW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,501 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,752 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,213 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside fronttyre worn to the legal limits

Rear number plate degrading

Rear suspension trailing arm mounting bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,889 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,889 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,706 miles

o/s wing indiator len missing bulb correct colour and working.windscreen has crack in zone b but less than 40mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,400 miles

front tyres near limit, clutch smells.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,416 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,374 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 VEW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

HG53 VEW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is HG53 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 VEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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