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PY03 NYC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 NYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 72,465 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CORROSION TO SILL COVERED IN FILLER

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 69,004 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,034 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 66,033 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner and outer sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise --replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise --replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (trailing arm mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on rear suspension beam and control arms

Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front exhaust shield rattle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise --replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise --replace soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (trailing arm mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on rear suspension beam and control arms

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,765 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 43,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,926 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,134 miles

both front tyres slight cracking on walls no cords showing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,345 miles

both front discs pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 25,345 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,375 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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PY03 NYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY03 NYC, 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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PY03 NYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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