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YC03 AYE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,868 mi
Last recorded84,868 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 AYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 84,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front WING DENTED NO SHARPE EDGES

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS RUSTY

Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front WING DENTED NO SHARPE EDGES

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS RUSTY

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WING DAMAGED / DENT NO SHARPE EDGES

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BODY CORROED / RUSTY

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,984 miles

Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,928 miles

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

Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,520 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT JUST IN

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT JUST IN

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,610 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s/f + o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake on light stay on at dash

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported one mount bracket at back one mount at front broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s/f + o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake on light stay on at dash

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,558 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f + o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f inner arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f + o/s/f (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f + o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f inner arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,541 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cracks offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,127 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,127 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,610 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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YC03 AYE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC03 AYE, 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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YC03 AYE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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