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WR53 HSC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,035 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 46,058 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,851 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,300 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight play in n/s and o/s inner track rod ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,257 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,699 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,592 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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WR53 HSC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR53 HSC, 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 WR53 HSC registered?

WR53 HSC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is WR53 HSC safe to buy?

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