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GF53 UAX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,351 miles

Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,503 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 13 Oct 2015 82,706 miles

Large oil leak from engin

Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,706 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Large oil leak from engin

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 70,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,825 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 23,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 21,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,835 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 UAX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF53 UAX, 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 GF53 UAX registered?

GF53 UAX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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