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HN53 UFY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 136,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2024 131,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 131,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 116,822 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,958 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,511 miles

n/s-o/s outer sill and wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn near to wear bar limits

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn near to wear bar limits

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perrishing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r wheel arch trim requires attention

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r wheel arch trim requires attention

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,917 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,471 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,392 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,555 miles

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

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

three nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

three nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,149 miles

brake fluid below max level in resevoir on brake master cylinder

Fail 26 Oct 2006 29,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid below max level in resevoir on brake master cylinder

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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HN53 UFY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 HN53 UFY, 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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HN53 UFY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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