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GV53 LFT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 102,630 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of centre rear seat belt (slow retraction) .

condition of clutch pedal rubber .

condition of rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,753 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of centre seat belt (retraction)

condition of clutch pedal rubber .

condition of nearside front steering arm (inner joint slight play) .

general condition of suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

condition of centre seat belt (retraction)

condition of clutch pedal rubber .

condition of nearside front steering arm (inner joint slight play) .

general condition of suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,391 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,388 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,853 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 LFT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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