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WP53 GKJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,857 mi
Last recorded133,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 133,857 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 120,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 120,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil sump badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 116,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 114,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,591 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber bouncy

Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,561 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shockabsorber bouncy

Pass 12 Jan 2018 104,472 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 80,944 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 71,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 46,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,236 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,074 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,791 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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WP53 GKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WP53 GKJ, 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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WP53 GKJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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