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SA53 GHJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,416 mi
Last recorded105,416 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,416 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 105,413 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s r wheel nuts fitted wrongly

n/s/rear wheel rim slight damage (inner)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 64,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,246 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 43,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,574 miles

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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SA53 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA53 GHJ, 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 SA53 GHJ registered?

SA53 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is SA53 GHJ safe to buy?

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