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VK53 YDZ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,270 miles

Rear tyres perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 79,268 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor broken and hangs down obstructing view instead of going against screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2019 72,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 72,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,703 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 12 May 2017 65,398 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 65,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust loose

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,695 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge & has 2mm min tread left.

O/S/F tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,178 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer edge of tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,711 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge-tracking?

N/S/R tyre wearing on edge-3mm min tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,097 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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VK53 YDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YDZ, 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 VK53 YDZ registered?

VK53 YDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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