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RY53 VXC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and rubber starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and rubber starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,922 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 81,922 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting missing, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,906 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,809 miles

Oil leak Oil filter area ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated And excessive play (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Oil filter area ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,968 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,759 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 35,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,407 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 25,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 19,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 19,630 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 16,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 13,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,779 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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RY53 VXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RY53 VXC, 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 RY53 VXC registered?

RY53 VXC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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