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HG53 VOT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 99,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (165/14R14) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 May 2018 99,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished within the main tread grooves and cords exposed (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7 mm (165/14R14) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished within the main tread grooves and cords exposed (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (165/14R14) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml (engine management light) lit on dashboard

vehicle clearly has a misfire

Pass 17 May 2017 85,238 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 79,843 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 79,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,511 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,459 miles

headlamp aim on limits* both front and nsrtyres worn and perished* front brake discs worn* rearlower arm bushes worn* little reserve travel on handbrake*

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,556 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LIMITS - JUST OK* SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS*

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,791 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 VOT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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