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HS03 HCY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

143,568 mi
Last recorded143,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 HCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 143,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 142,285 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 142,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 140,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2023 140,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 139,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 137,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 135,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 133,654 miles

Nearside Front steering tie rod slight wear

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

Fail 7 May 2019 133,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering tie rod slight wear

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

Pass 11 May 2018 131,335 miles

ENGINE SUMP RUSTY AND WEEPING OIL

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SUPORTED

Fail 8 May 2018 131,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE SUMP RUSTY AND WEEPING OIL

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SUPORTED

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 129,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 127,106 miles

Front BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 127,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 121,540 miles

2 bulbs in high level stop light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 121,540 miles

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

2 bulbs in high level stop light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 113,747 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 106,771 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 10 May 2012 98,563 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 98,563 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 bulb in the h/m/s/light.

Pass 5 May 2011 90,387 miles

wiper blades smear screen

Fail 5 May 2011 90,387 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 13 May 2010 80,477 miles

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

n/s n/plate light dim.

Pass 12 May 2009 72,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 72,519 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 60,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,693 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

nearside wiper blade starting to smear screen

offside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

offside wiper blade starting to smear screen

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 HCY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HCY, 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 HS03 HCY registered?

HS03 HCY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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