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HN53 UGC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 80,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,041 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,339 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,931 miles

Rear brakes would benefit from service

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 43,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing device (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 21,954 miles

both rear tyres are perrished and cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,704 miles

slight deteriation on offside and nearside rear outer tyre walls

Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 16,384 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,350 miles

parking brake lever travel long

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,525 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

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 UGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HN53 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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