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YE53 NVB

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 NVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,186 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 109,134 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,114 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Positive lead from battery down the back of engine. (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Main wire to alternator getting very warm due to an electrical issue.risk of fire....

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,127 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,127 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 77,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 48,920 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,963 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,352 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 20,352 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,075 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 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

YE53 NVB is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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