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VK53 YBT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,797 mi
Last recorded55,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 55,797 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and nearside front tyre have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,490 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,093 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,511 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,538 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,900 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,916 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 42,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,495 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,575 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 36,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,403 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 25,177 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 19,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,233 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 9,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VK53 YBT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK53 YBT, 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 VK53 YBT registered?

VK53 YBT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is VK53 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 YBT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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