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FY53 EPC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES TO LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES TO LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2022 108,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch missing DOOR HANDEL MISSING (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,142 miles

front exhaust hanger is missing

front head lamps are misting

hand brake has high travel

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,814 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front head lamps tarnished/deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Fail 21 Feb 2017 65,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/r14/75h (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front head lamps tarnished/deteriorated but light out put not reduced

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,741 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,902 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,440 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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FY53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY53 EPC, 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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FY53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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