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FY53 VKL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,218 mi
Last recorded108,218 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,097 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe corroded ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 80,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,830 miles

surface corrosion on rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,560 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,542 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 65,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 63,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,992 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,114 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 VKL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY53 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FY53 VKL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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