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HT53 GWA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,844 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake servo slightly corroded

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,407 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 96,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member to anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine sump pan very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,226 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,243 miles

all coil springs corroded

damage to nearside rear door and wing

front number plate slighty insecure

headlight aim stickers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,243 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

damage to nearside rear door and wing

front number plate slighty insecure

headlight aim stickers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,635 miles

very slight play in n/s/f/ wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,391 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear and nearside front tyres are cracked and perished on edge of treads

front discs are slightly worn

spare tyres is wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,584 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 41,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front pads low

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear tyres split in between tread

wipers smear

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,383 miles

o/s/f a.b.s ring broken

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,314 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

washers are poor

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,561 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 12,561 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GWA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWA, 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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HT53 GWA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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