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PY53 DYP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,927 mi
Last recorded151,927 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 151,927 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 151,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 151,896 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly torn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 147,106 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stiff

Fail 28 May 2018 147,106 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 19 May 2017 144,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 144,259 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,840 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

front brake pads are wearing thin

fuel filler pipe (hose clip) is missing

inner sills are corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 134,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear)(rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are slightly worn

front brake pads are wearing thin

fuel filler pipe (hose clip) is missing

inner sills are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,726 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,078 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,078 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,359 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,449 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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PY53 DYP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY53 DYP, 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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PY53 DYP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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