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GY53 VCJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 88,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 84,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 79,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 74,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 68,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 57,625 miles

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,613 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,389 miles

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

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

o/s/f play in steering rack bar bushing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,153 miles

rear silencer and mount corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,026 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,200 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,043 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has only 2mm of tread

Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has only 2mm of tread

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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GY53 VCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY53 VCJ, 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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GY53 VCJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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