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FV53 RZY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 RZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,113 miles

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Sump Corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Noise From Brake When Wheel Rotated Backwards

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 77,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 74,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,644 miles

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

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 66,642 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,149 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,728 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing cracks in sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,548 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 32,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,713 miles

front disc's are slightly corroded/pitted

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi ferrel ends

Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,259 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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FV53 RZY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FV53 RZY, 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 FV53 RZY registered?

FV53 RZY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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