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SY53 YVB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,119 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake clean

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 117,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,905 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 103,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,173 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,073 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,996 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

squeak from off side front wheel (stone?)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,752 miles

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

Coolant leak

ENGINEsump corroded

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY

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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SY53 YVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY53 YVB, 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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SY53 YVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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