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SE03 HGM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,996 mi
Last recorded87,996 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 HGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,996 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 87,996 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER AND INNER SILLS HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,011 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 69,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,198 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,184 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,364 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,495 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

baffles loose in rear silencer.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,589 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,567 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes at brake compensator. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has nail close to sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,030 miles

advise slight play on o/s track rod end, rear brake pipes in poor condition,

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,961 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe in poor condition.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,959 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s front to rear brake pipe in poor condition.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,893 miles

advise brake pipes at rear compensator in poor condition.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pipes at rear compensator in poor condition.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 47,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,456 miles

advise rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,113 miles

advise front brake discs in poor condition, rear exhaust in poor condition. front tyres close to limit.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,911 miles

advise both front tyres on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,117 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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SE03 HGM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE03 HGM, 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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SE03 HGM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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