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GL53 HVA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,582 miles

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

n/s/ headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2017 105,878 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills and o/s front floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded and n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

front tyres worn inner edge

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,268 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to the o/s underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and towards the front underneath (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

adjuster altered and headlamp aim rechecked

rear coil springs corroded slightly

trailing arm bushes debonding hub end both sides

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,502 miles

nearside headlight glass misty

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlight glass misty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,984 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,491 miles

metal brake pipes at rear of car starting to corrode

runout on front brakes ,both discs corroded and worn

slight lift on front strut top mountings

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,710 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn ,recommend discs replaced

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,269 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,713 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

rear wiper badly split

Pass 24 Dec 2008 49,301 miles

Front discs slightly corroded and front pads.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,866 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,931 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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GL53 HVA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 HVA, 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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GL53 HVA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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