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GD53 APO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,725 mi
Last recorded64,725 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 APO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge /10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sills damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2026 64,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge /10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sills damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,482 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Surface corrosion all under vehicle. Also all over all metal brake pipes and referrals.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside main metal brake pipe (to flexible brake hose ) surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints pinch bolt( nuts not locking type )

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,689 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut not a locking type nut

Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut not a locking type nut

Pass 27 Apr 2021 61,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe (to flexible hose ) surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 61,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe (to flexible hose ) surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,871 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,946 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,471 miles

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2011 47,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,516 miles

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

front brake disc rusty lip

Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,528 miles

Both front discs are rusted on inner faces

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GD53 APO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GD53 APO, 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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GD53 APO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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