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RE53 MYP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,134 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 103,129 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 92,891 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From brake load valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 84,536 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,682 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,682 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Exhaust Bracket mounting insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front 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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to nearside rear flexi pipe corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensing valve to offside rear flexi pipe corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm,sidewall slightly damaged/scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod corodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 7 Sep 2019 62,517 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to nearside rear flexi pipe corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear load sensing valve to offside rear flexi pipe corodded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm,sidewall slightly damaged/scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod corodded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,214 miles

All rear suspension components rusty

Offside rear handbrake cable tie-down broken.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,599 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 51,599 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 49,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,552 miles

front brake discs pitted inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,899 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 38,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,197 miles

n/s/r seat belt fluffed and frayed and dangerous to use

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the inner edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,086 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,901 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RE53 MYP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 RE53 MYP, 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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RE53 MYP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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