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YE03 BTY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 BTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers had a tempory repair. recomend getting new hangers fitted/welded on as rubber touching exhaust. and tail pipe rubbing on bumper

Fail 12 Sep 2018 73,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 70,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2015 58,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level close to minimum level

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

unable to see front brake pads properly due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,188 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level close to minimum level

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

unable to see front brake pads properly due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,721 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 42,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 15,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,123 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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YE03 BTY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE03 BTY, 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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YE03 BTY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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