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YC03 XGV

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

135,293 mi
Last recorded135,293 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 XGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,290 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,727 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 127,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 120,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 116,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,561 miles

Front suspension components corroded all over

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

Rear suspension components corroded all over

Fail 14 Aug 2019 112,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded all over

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded all over

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,502 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,502 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,205 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Unable to fully check wheel bearing due to brake binding

Nearside front & rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,957 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

back box baffles collapsed

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,617 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,522 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 69,515 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,997 miles

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,473 miles

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

n/s wiper slightly split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,467 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 XGV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 XGV, 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 YC03 XGV registered?

YC03 XGV is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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