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SC03 HHG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 HHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,761 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 108,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged corroded at crimped collar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 104,797 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate light shroud missing but not showing white light to rear

Fail 23 May 2017 104,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 99% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate light shroud missing but not showing white light to rear

Pass 25 May 2016 99,975 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 99,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2015 93,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 85,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2014 85,719 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 73,381 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,281 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 65,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside rear service brake effort marginal.

Pass 24 May 2010 57,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,926 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 40,716 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,674 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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SC03 HHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC03 HHG, 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 SC03 HHG registered?

SC03 HHG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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