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SO03 HLJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,275 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,824 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,824 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 2 Jul 2016 104,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn grating

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing/brake?

n/s/f has poor damping effect

Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,651 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

horn grating

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing/brake?

n/s/f has poor damping effect

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,949 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 Jun 2014 96,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes to brake compensator corroding

front brake discs slight wear

sump corroding/leaking oil

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,658 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,627 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os fog lamp has had a temp repair

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os fog lamp has had a temp repair

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,444 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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SO03 HLJ 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 63.6%.

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 SO03 HLJ, 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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SO03 HLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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