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GR03 LVU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 LVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 86,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corrosion to both front brake discs

crack to lower section of windscreen

knocking from o/s/f strut top area no play found

Fail 18 Feb 2017 77,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both front brake discs

crack to lower section of windscreen

knocking from o/s/f strut top area no play found

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2014 60,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,962 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,398 miles

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

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

slight leak from oil sump nut

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,041 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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GR03 LVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR03 LVU, 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 GR03 LVU registered?

GR03 LVU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GR03 LVU safe to buy?

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