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GV53 KCC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

27,706 mi
Last recorded27,706 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 27,706 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet release mechanism defective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard Poorly by-passed (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Whole underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Horn starting to lose tone

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 27,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Horn starting to lose tone

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 26,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 26,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,618 miles

LARGE AMOUNT OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 25,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

LARGE AMOUNT OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,632 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,777 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 22,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall excessively deteriorated exposing plies (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,064 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre heavly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2017 22,064 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre heavly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,919 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,003 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 20,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,128 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,101 miles

advise brake check -slight bind on front brakes

squeal from service brake

Fail 28 Jan 2013 18,101 miles

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

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

advise brake check -slight bind on front brakes

squeal from service brake

Fail 20 Jan 2012 16,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,994 miles

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,652 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,751 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 KCC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GV53 KCC, 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 KCC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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