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HY53 YSH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,888 mi
Last recorded51,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 51,888 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 51,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 50,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,179 miles

idle speed slightly high when cold

Fail 12 Aug 2021 45,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

idle speed slightly high when cold

Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipes/covered in grease on spots (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front outer cv boots perished

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 45,152 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated rough and noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to brake pipes/covered in grease on spots (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front outer cv boots perished

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 44,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,735 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,329 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,329 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,816 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Front tyre perishing on tread and inner side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,949 miles

both rear tyres are perished on inner side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,280 miles

rear wiper blade deterated

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,428 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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HY53 YSH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HY53 YSH, 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 HY53 YSH registered?

HY53 YSH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HY53 YSH safe to buy?

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