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HT03 VCA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,757 mi
Last recorded52,757 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,757 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs in poor condition & brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,314 miles

1 bulb not working in centre rear stop lamp.

Front brakes noisey.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,314 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

1 bulb not working in centre rear stop lamp.

Front brakes noisey.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,243 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition & pads appear to be wearing low inner.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,380 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,866 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,866 miles

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

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

Both front tyres heavily perished & rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,879 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 27,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,477 miles

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Fail 8 Jun 2006 20,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VCA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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