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GL03 TBV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,370 mi
Last recorded50,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 TBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underbody parts slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 50,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody parts slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 50,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under body parts slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 48,144 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 47,962 miles

Both front tyres cracking throughout tread.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coil spring corroded All. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 47,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front brakes binding slightly when rotated and show signs of overheating.

Both front tyres cracking throughout tread.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coil spring corroded All. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,754 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,747 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 30,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate condition?

Pass 5 May 2009 24,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,907 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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GL03 TBV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL03 TBV, 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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GL03 TBV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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