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GU53 KDX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to cylinder and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount bearings worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to cylinder and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 109,786 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to cylinder and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount bearings worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, to cylinder and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper blades in a deteriorated condition but clearing screen.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper blades in a deteriorated condition but clearing screen.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,178 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside and offside front macphearson strut top mount bearings dry.

Nearside rear seat occupied by child seat base at time of test not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 70,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

body has slight damage in areas

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,743 miles

body has slight damage in areas

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,060 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 61,060 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,631 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 44,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,132 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2006 18,108 miles

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

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

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 KDX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

GU53 KDX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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