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GL53 YBK

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,070 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,571 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,239 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,304 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 32,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,733 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 22,733 miles

Nearside 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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GL53 YBK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL53 YBK, 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 GL53 YBK registered?

GL53 YBK is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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