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YE53 HDJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,000 miles

Nearside front track control arm retaining nut is corroded.

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels very slightly rough when rotated.

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are heavily perished.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front track control arm retaining nut is corroded.

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels very slightly rough when rotated.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are heavily perished.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,860 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,860 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

Offside rear brake is slightly tight.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

drivers wiperblade is torn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

drivers wiperblade is torn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,460 miles

both rear tyre's cracking on outter wall

Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre's cracking on outter wall

Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s n/s anti roll bar nuts corroded to lower track/control arms

o/s n/s rear tyres has splits in covers

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,317 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s anti roll bar nuts corroded to lower track/control arms

o/s n/s rear tyres has splits in covers

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,242 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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YE53 HDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE53 HDJ, 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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YE53 HDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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