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HS03 BJE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 BJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 70,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low!

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,090 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 mounting bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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 mounting bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,655 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low, O/S/F tyre underinflated & N/S/R sidewall starting to perish - 165/70x14.

Rear reg. plate secured with tape.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,250 miles

Inner faces of both front brake discs starting to pit & corrode.

O/S/R footbrake squealing.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 59,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner faces of both front brake discs starting to pit & corrode.

O/S/R footbrake squealing.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,301 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,301 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,815 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,601 miles

Advise front brakes discs inner outta edges slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,842 miles

Both front discs rusting on inside faces

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight knock on steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,293 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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HS03 BJE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HS03 BJE, 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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HS03 BJE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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