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MC53 GFG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 97,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,696 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp frosting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,508 miles

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Nearside Headlamp frosting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,755 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play o/s rack inner arm joint

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer tread

Slight leak at pinholes in centre section exhaust

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,362 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner rack arm joint slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short cylinder to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner rack arm joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,951 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Middle exhaust corroded

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

Slight play in o/s rck inner arm joint

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,765 miles

Both sides front tyres cracking

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play in o/s rack inner arm

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in rack arm assy

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,031 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 43,031 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,618 miles

Brake fluid leval slightly low

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

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

Slight play in o/s rack end inner ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 23,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,218 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some/slight play in o/s steering rack end bushing.

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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MC53 GFG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MC53 GFG, 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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MC53 GFG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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