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YB03 RCX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 85,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 84,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 81,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 79,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 77,302 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 77,302 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,642 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,641 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,442 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has minor cracks in tread/sidewalls

rear tyres worn close to 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,010 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 40,010 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,400 miles

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

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

discs very worn

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,619 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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YB03 RCX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YB03 RCX, 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 YB03 RCX registered?

YB03 RCX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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