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VK53 YEE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,894 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 113,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 104,680 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,174 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,576 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 86,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlight adjuster inoperative.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,605 miles

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

brake fluid in resivior overfilled

o/s/f wheel trim incorretly fitted rubbing tyre valve

Fail 8 Feb 2012 78,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake fluid in resivior overfilled

o/s/f wheel trim incorretly fitted rubbing tyre valve

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,983 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,299 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 YEE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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