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GV53 WGW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,723 mi
Last recorded116,723 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,723 miles

Both front wipers smear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp plastic lens is slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust metal mount is broken

Rear wiper blade split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt badly fit/insecure ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 116,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked, characters damaged (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Both front wipers smear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp plastic lens is slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust metal mount is broken

Rear wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt badly fit/insecure ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,458 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Drivers sun visor does not stay in stowed position

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

Offside front headlamp plastic lens is deteriorated

Rear exhaust metal hanger is broken

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,111 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lamps not working

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated. Offside front has slightly reduced light output

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate is cracked

Rear most exhaust metal bracket is broken

Slight underside corrosion in places

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 111,111 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lamps not working

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated. Offside front has slightly reduced light output

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate is cracked

Rear most exhaust metal bracket is broken

Slight underside corrosion in places

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,487 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

light under-body corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2016 109,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

light under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R tyre wall perishing

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R tyre wall perishing

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,294 miles

both front suspension strut top mounts have play

offside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

offside track rod end gaitor deteriorating

rear coil springs corroded

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of offside front headlight lense .

condition of parking brake lever operation .

front fog lights dont work .

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,281 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,479 miles

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

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 WGW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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