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PL03 YPY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 YPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 135,190 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 133,131 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 133,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Fail 14 Jun 2022 129,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2021 119,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,600 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 110,600 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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 19 Jun 2019 102,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,576 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,576 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,147 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,683 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,554 miles

O/s/f tire feathering on innner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,248 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,248 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,818 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,739 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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PL03 YPY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL03 YPY, 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 PL03 YPY registered?

PL03 YPY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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