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GU53 KCJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,138 mi
Last recorded155,138 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 155,138 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes rusted

gear box bearings noisey

surface rust around rear suspension components

Fail 11 May 2016 155,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush n/s and o/s (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes rusted

surface rust around rear suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,873 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 146,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,123 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,387 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 110,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak (oil filter/sump area) not considered excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2011 110,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak (oil filter/sump area) not considered excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,516 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 95,402 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,326 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers sun visor missing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers sun visor missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU53 KCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU53 KCJ, 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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GU53 KCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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