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GP03 VAY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,555 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,678 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,439 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,381 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn (recommend replace soon)

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front lower ball joint worn (recommend replace soon)

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,017 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play front top mounts

Fail 27 Jun 2014 79,016 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brakes near limit

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play front top mounts

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,856 miles

front discs scored

nearside wiper poor condition

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

slight play front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,661 miles

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

Park park travel requires adjustment.

Rear exhaust mount broken. system not likely to fall from vehicle at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,878 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,878 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre side wall perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,772 miles

handbrake near end of free travle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front body damage

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,801 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)

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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GP03 VAY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP03 VAY, 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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GP03 VAY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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