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GP53 FZW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / bald on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper adrift

Offside Front bald on outer edge / 4mm

Rear bumper loose

auxillary belt squeaking

eml on

Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,312 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / bald on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper adrift

Offside Front bald on outer edge / 4mm

Rear bumper loose

auxillary belt squeaking

eml on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,855 miles

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

eml on

o/s sunvisor held up with a stick

o/s/r bumper damage

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken off

rear wiper u/s

spare tyre bald

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

eml on

o/s sunvisor held up with a stick

o/s/r bumper damage

rear exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken off

rear wiper u/s

spare tyre bald

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,992 miles

EML light on

osr brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,203 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 80,124 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,667 miles

E/M/L LAMP ON

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR O/S OF VEHICLE HAS DAMAGE TO BUMPER

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS FULLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED N/S O/S

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,667 miles

E/M/L LAMP ON

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR O/S OF VEHICLE HAS DAMAGE TO BUMPER

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS FULLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED N/S O/S

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear bumper loose on corner

Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery went flat during test

off side rear bumper loose on corner

Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,354 miles

not able to check pads

Pass 23 Dec 2006 23,043 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 23,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FZW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP53 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

GP53 FZW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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