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HT53 GVN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,686 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2025 109,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,706 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 105,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,609 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,288 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 85,894 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))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,061 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,288 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,046 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,037 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,037 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,702 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 22,528 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,702 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the outer edges 165/70/14

Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,823 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 17,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,960 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 8,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HT53 GVN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HT53 GVN, 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 HT53 GVN registered?

HT53 GVN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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