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GV53 HJC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,139 mi
Last recorded101,139 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 101,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 97,587 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 97,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,734 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,436 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,905 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,863 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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GV53 HJC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV53 HJC, 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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GV53 HJC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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