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GY53 VCU

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,643 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,836 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,288 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,281 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 14,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,316 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,457 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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GY53 VCU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 VCU registered?

GY53 VCU is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is GY53 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 VCU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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