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EF53 GNV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,145 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken

play found in both front inner rack joints

Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

middle exhaust hanger broken

play found in both front inner rack joints

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,596 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 100,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,519 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,501 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,845 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,592 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,931 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,609 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EF53 GNV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF53 GNV, 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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EF53 GNV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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