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FY53 URP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 URP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,158 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipes greased up from brake load sensor valve

Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,154 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensing valve and near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,904 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis at brake hose mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm minimum,cut and cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, 1.6mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear chassis outer skin corroded at brake hose mounting (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,437 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,574 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,867 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,711 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,361 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 URP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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