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SO03 HLU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 113,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 113,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 108,035 miles

front exhaust mounting missing

n/s wiper torn

Fail 9 May 2012 107,879 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust mounting missing

n/s wiper torn

Pass 13 May 2011 99,170 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT BALANCE VALVE CORRODED

Fail 6 May 2011 99,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BRAKE PIPES AT BALANCE VALVE CORRODED

Pass 6 May 2010 88,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise steering wheel cover loose.

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,893 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,893 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 37,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 HLU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO03 HLU, 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 SO03 HLU registered?

SO03 HLU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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