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GL53 PKZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (1.6mm limit) 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (1.6mm limit) 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 70,272 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 70,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 69,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,140 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 69,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 67,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,813 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 66,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,854 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in centre of tread

sticker on right hand side of windscreen but does not effect drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in centre of tread

sticker on right hand side of windscreen but does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,478 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2013 57,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,778 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,650 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,129 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 PKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL53 PKZ, 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 GL53 PKZ registered?

GL53 PKZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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