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GV53 ZGC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 85,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,162 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,161 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper damage

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,717 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012
Fail 17 Nov 2012 61,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,046 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,916 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,916 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,858 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,084 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 ZGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZGC, 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 GV53 ZGC registered?

GV53 ZGC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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