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HW52 HTT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 HTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2024 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 115,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,664 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To The Legal Limit & Worn On Both Edge's, Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 108,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Park Brake/Handbrake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever

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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To The Legal Limit & Worn On Both Edge's, Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked & Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance Across Rear Axle, And Only Just Passed On Rear Brake Efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front Inner Tie Rod Ball Joints Have Slight Play/Movement ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Arm Mounting Is Slightly Bent/Distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park Brake/Hand Brake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Hanger Is Broken Off, Still Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front Inner Tie Rod Ball Joints Have Slight Play/Movement ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Arm Mounting Is Slightly Bent/Distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Park Brake/Hand Brake Travel Is Slightly High/Long On The Lever

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Hanger Is Broken Off, Still Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's Are Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,039 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,321 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 96,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,727 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 90,669 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake imbalance 27%

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,349 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,217 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 78,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,422 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,474 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,692 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,569 miles

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/r foot brake lazy

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,085 miles

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack/no cord visable at time of test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack/no cord visable at time of test

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,153 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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HW52 HTT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 HW52 HTT, 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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HW52 HTT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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