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HT03 DZX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,209 mi
Last recorded131,209 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,209 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2013 131,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox noisy

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 122,941 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 122,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,179 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 70% worn

long hand brake travel

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,178 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads approx 70% worn

long hand brake travel

Fail 8 Nov 2010 31,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate poor . o/s/f and rear tyres needed soon . head lamp lenes poor . front brake pads needed soon

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,232 miles

rear number plate poor . o/s/f and rear tyres needed soon . head lamp lenes poor . front brake pads needed soon

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,808 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear number plate dirty inside

Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear number plate dirty inside

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,280 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,915 miles

both rear tyres perishing with age

damage to near side rear wheel arch

rear no plate poor †

Fail 6 Nov 2006 48,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing with age

damage to near side rear wheel arch

rear no plate poor †

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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HT03 DZX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HT03 DZX, 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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HT03 DZX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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