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GY53 VHL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,524 mi
Last recorded89,524 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,663 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre 4mm & cracking

offside rear tyre 4mm & cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,663 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre 4mm & cracking

offside rear tyre 4mm & cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,990 miles

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 57,779 miles

drivers wiper blade split at end

Fail 10 Jul 2010 57,779 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

drivers wiper blade split at end

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,221 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,270 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 36,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,565 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

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 VHL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY53 VHL, 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 GY53 VHL registered?

GY53 VHL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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