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GU53 KCO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 102,197 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 24 Nov 2023 90,492 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged totally corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 78,610 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,326 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure in bracket

Pass 17 May 2017 66,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,672 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,672 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,839 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,839 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stop light inop

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,221 miles

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

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

advice,slight corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Mar 2014 56,221 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advice,slight corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,582 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on walls

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,330 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

advice front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,039 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 KCO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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