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HT53 GWC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,822 miles

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,465 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 100,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear box poor condtion

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,659 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,659 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back discs worn

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,797 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,526 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,526 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL 4 BRAKES BINDING,SLIGHTLY.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,142 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 30,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 GWC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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