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PJ53 YTH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,272 mi
Last recorded122,272 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,272 miles

gearbox/clutch noisey

Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper torn

gearbox/clutch noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm sized 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure catching strut tunnel (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm sized 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,442 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 106,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front underneath floor and nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm sized 165 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 99,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front underneath floor and nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm sized 165 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine sump ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,131 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf osr 2-3mm 165 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe mount broken

Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf osr 2-3mm 165 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,761 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,877 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,887 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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PJ53 YTH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ53 YTH, 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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PJ53 YTH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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