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GY52 VYC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,147 mi
Last recorded110,147 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,147 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 110,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front exhaust corroded bracket broken off

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to rear

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,818 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,459 miles

Brake Pads O/S/F wearing near limit, Currently serviceable

Fail 19 Jan 2007 35,833 miles

Brake Pads O/S/F wearing near limit, Currently serviceable

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,956 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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GY52 VYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY52 VYC, 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 GY52 VYC registered?

GY52 VYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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