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SO03 HMJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 68,499 miles

n/s front tyre wall crackd

Fail 22 Aug 2012 68,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wall crackd

Pass 26 May 2012 65,713 miles

neraside front tyre splitting/perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear numberplate deteriorated

some play in steering rack

Pass 26 May 2011 64,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear brake pipes corrodding

near side mirror cover insecure

Fail 26 May 2011 64,641 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear brake pipes corrodding

near side mirror cover insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,699 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,497 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 8 May 2007 34,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,750 miles

front inner disc faces corroded not to excess

n/s mirror cover loose but body and glass secure

slight play o/s and n/s front top strut mounts

small chip o/s screen below 4mm

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 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO03 HMJ registered?

SO03 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is SO03 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 HMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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