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HW03 JVC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,056 mi
Last recorded65,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 JVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,056 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

front and centre exhaust systems slightly deteriorated

headlamp beam intensities, slight blue tint

recommend having steering track checked

windscreen, stone chip

Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,561 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise, parking brake lever travel

engine sump corroded

front and centre exhaust systems slightly deteriorated

headlamp beam intensities, slight blue tint

recommend having steering track checked

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes, may require bedding in period (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine sump, slightly corroded

front and centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, image intensities, slightly reduced

steering and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 37,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine sump, slightly corroded

front and centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, image intensities, slightly reduced

steering and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,918 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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HW03 JVC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW03 JVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW03 JVC registered?

HW03 JVC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is HW03 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 JVC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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