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HJ03 YHS

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,972 mi
Last recorded91,972 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind at time of test

rear number plate lights have temporary repair at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind at time of test

rear brakes have slight bind at time of test

rear number plate lights have temporary repair at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel cover inscure fitting at time of test.

Tempory repair to stop white light displayed by number plate lights at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,381 miles

Steering wheel cover inscure fitting at time of test.

Tempory repair to stop white light displayed by number plate lights at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,069 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished at time of test.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,069 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished at time of test.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,248 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,819 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,657 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,035 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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HJ03 YHS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ03 YHS, 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 HJ03 YHS registered?

HJ03 YHS is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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