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DY53 UAZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UAZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,328 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,322 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 122,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,111 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe near cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,424 miles

Front and rear exhaust mounting brackets broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Front exhaust cracked and leaking slightly

Nearside front anti-roll bar mounting bracket corroding

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,960 miles

Exhaust system generally rusty

Front exhaust hanger missing but system still secure

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

Play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,701 miles

Front discs corroded on inside edge

nsf inner tracking arm balljoint slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,686 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front discs corroded on inside edge

nsf inner tracking arm balljoint slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,324 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,324 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 56,188 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 44,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,314 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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DY53 UAZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY53 UAZ, 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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DY53 UAZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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