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SH53 GSV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,553 mi
Last recorded121,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 121,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,394 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,994 miles

Front exhaust mountain broken off

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front exhaust mountain broken off

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,193 miles

Front exhaust mountain broken off

Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,193 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust mountain broken off

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,569 miles

rear exhaust mountain broken off

Fail 20 Jun 2015 98,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

rear exhaust mountain broken off

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,516 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,556 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 64,556 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 56,789 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,669 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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SH53 GSV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH53 GSV, 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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SH53 GSV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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