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GV53 ZGD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 115,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2023 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,036 miles

Offside Inner rack knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner rack knuckle has excessive play

Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner rack knuckle has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner rack knuckle has excessive play

Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,645 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,547 miles

chips to zone 'b' of screen

nearside front outer cv boot pin holed

slight play from steering rack 'inner joints'

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,830 miles

Both front upper top mounts have slight wear / movement to them

Nearside front outer CV boot starting to split

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,689 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split around its securing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,497 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,747 miles

near side front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,568 miles

adv front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,554 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,325 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 ZGD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

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