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YB03 VHD

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filler hose no longer attached to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,595 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlight lenses deterioated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,594 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil leak

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlight lenses deterioated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,849 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 79,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,636 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,559 miles

Brake pipes newly painted preventing accurate corrosion asessment

Centre Exhaust mounting detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished & cracked

Offside Rear cracking to tyre tread area

Windscreen cracked but not materially affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and centre mountings corroded & detached (7.1.1)

Brake pipes newly painted preventing accurate corrosion asessment

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perished & cracked

Offside Rear cracking to tyre tread area

Windscreen cracked but not materially affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,043 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

offside rear tyre tread area has minor cracks

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,038 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

offside rear tyre tread area has minor cracks

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,254 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,262 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,687 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs inner faces coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,632 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,015 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,973 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VHD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YB03 VHD, 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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YB03 VHD is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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