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GJ53 HCA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 118,898 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 118,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 117,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREACE AT BIG END CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,911 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,479 miles

Rear exhaust support brackets corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust support brackets corroded

battery slight leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,316 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,274 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rack boot (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 94,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2010 74,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,760 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 HCA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ53 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

GJ53 HCA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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