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YF53 UJP

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UJP
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,829 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes and flexi hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.(have been greased up).

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,189 miles

crack in n/s/f top of windscreen not in swept area or in drivers view of the road at time of test.

front & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/r14 yokohama a-drive (4.1.D.1b)

crack in n/s/f top of windscreen not in swept area or in drivers view of the road at time of test.

front & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose metal ends slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,094 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,002 miles

engine sump corroded not leaking oil at time of test.

front brake discs very corroded and brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

vehicle is overdue a service.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,850 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,461 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,461 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2.5mm tread left & slightly perrished(1.6mm legal limit).

parking brake long travel,requires adjusting(still has reserve travel).

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,924 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2mm left (1.6mm limit)165/70/r14/81t

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 2.5mm tread left.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,223 miles

both front wipers starting to split

front brake discs wearing unevenly

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 UJP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UJP, 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 YF53 UJP registered?

YF53 UJP is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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