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GP53 FTO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,985 mi
Last recorded95,985 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread & tyre also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread & tyre also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On approx 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,407 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,118 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,905 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both rear tyres are cracking and are in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,486 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,486 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,082 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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GP53 FTO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GP53 FTO, 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 GP53 FTO registered?

GP53 FTO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is GP53 FTO safe to buy?

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