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HN53 UKP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,806 mi
Last recorded119,806 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 119,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,332 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 113,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 107,257 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,302 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,134 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,517 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006

Front bumper insecure

washer bottle may be leaking

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 UKP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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