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GF53 LKA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,585 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to front and rear coil springs not serious at time of test.

Fail 7 Sep 2023 74,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to front and rear coil springs not serious at time of test.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,035 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,284 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 36,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,647 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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GF53 LKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GF53 LKA, 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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GF53 LKA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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