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GJ53 BUV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs rusty

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs rusty

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,470 miles

nearside and offside brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,217 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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GJ53 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ53 BUV, 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 GJ53 BUV registered?

GJ53 BUV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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