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GU53 CFP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,436 mi
Last recorded102,436 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 CFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 102,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,238 miles

underside has slight corrosion not excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,037 miles

Offside body - mirror housing slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside body - mirror housing slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,866 miles

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,540 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,805 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,952 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brakes slight brake bind

offside front brake slight brake bind

Fail 17 Sep 2013 63,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brakes slight brake bind

offside front brake slight brake bind

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded down not allowing seat belt inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,709 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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GU53 CFP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU53 CFP, 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 GU53 CFP registered?

GU53 CFP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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