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YF53 EPX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,192 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,360 miles

engine management light staying on

Front both front tyres wearing on inside

Rear both rear brake pipes between brake hoses and wheel cylinders showing signs of rust

Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inside

Nearside Rear unable to check tyre and wheel bearing due to brake binding

engine management light staying on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,113 miles

Engine fault light on.

Fuel Filler pipes rusty.

N/s/r Brake bonding slightly.

O/s/f strut top creaking.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,396 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,145 miles

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 62,140 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,890 miles

advise o/sf tyre on limit

advise pads worn low

advise rear trailing arm bushes starting to split †

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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YF53 EPX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF53 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 EPX registered?

YF53 EPX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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