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SB53 YOW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 YOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,366 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,131 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,025 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,702 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,204 miles

Rear exhast mounting slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 19,110 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,977 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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SB53 YOW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB53 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB53 YOW registered?

SB53 YOW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SB53 YOW safe to buy?

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