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HW03 KGE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 KGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,146 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 112,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 88,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 84,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,448 miles

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

both rear tyres have manufacturing defects

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,763 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount broken.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,040 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)

engine light on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 66,525 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,404 miles

handbrake cables wearing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,418 miles

nearside rear tyre in a very poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge (but tyre has a raised edges

nearside rear brake has a clunking noise when wheel is spun backwards

Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,470 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 14,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 10,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,015 miles

off side front tyre has slight cut in side wall

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 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KGE, 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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HW03 KGE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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