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SP53 YHW

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,554 mi
Last recorded55,554 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,554 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,295 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 52,291 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,431 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 49,431 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,375 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under the car covered in underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2023 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under the car covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,192 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underseal to under side limiting inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underseal to under side limiting inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,401 miles

Central undercarriage covered in underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 37,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,840 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 36,840 miles

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

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

Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,116 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust hangers broken but still secure

Fail 4 Oct 2016 36,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust hangers broken but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,563 miles

Both rear tyre`s have slight craking on side wall`s

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,563 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyre`s have slight craking on side wall`s

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,233 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 28,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,694 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,158 miles

both front brake discs pitted & corroded

n/s/f brake disc distorted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,153 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,239 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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SP53 YHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SP53 YHW, 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 SP53 YHW registered?

SP53 YHW is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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