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YC53 EKH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,811 mi
Last recorded141,811 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 EKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both centre exhaust mounts broken

front discs worn

front inner pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake drums damp with fluid

rear seats not in use

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both centre exhaust mounts broken

front discs worn

front inner pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake drums damp with fluid

rear seats not in use

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 11 Sep 2015 141,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer mountings broken

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,769 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 133,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,243 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 123,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

gearknob insecure

surface rust on brake pipes leading to compensator

Pass 5 Dec 2009 116,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 99,454 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,586 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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YC53 EKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC53 EKH, 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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YC53 EKH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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