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FY53 VFO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 95,388 miles

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded On Inner Surfaces

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Fail 6 May 2015 95,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded On Inner Surfaces

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

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Pass 27 Dec 2012 93,212 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,367 miles

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

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 VFO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VFO, 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 FY53 VFO registered?

FY53 VFO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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