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HV03 VFK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center section exhaust bracket is broken

Coolant leak From radiator ()

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket is broken

Fail 24 Apr 2017 113,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center section exhaust bracket is broken

Coolant leak From radiator ()

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket is broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs pitting

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front brake discs pitting

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,083 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,006 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,430 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,827 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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HV03 VFK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV03 VFK, 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 HV03 VFK registered?

HV03 VFK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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