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YE53 NMJ

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 97,811 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,141 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 89,075 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,268 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 84,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,152 miles

calliper mounting worn

noise on top suspension mounts

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

calliper mounting worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,717 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,717 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end bushes worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,460 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,912 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,907 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,462 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CROODED CHECK IN 3 MONTHS TIME

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,843 miles

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,281 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,281 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,238 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 6,238 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NMJ, 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 YE53 NMJ registered?

YE53 NMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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