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YH53 HWL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak sump/gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

battery has been leaking electrolyte! advise clean-up

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,656 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,329 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,232 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,237 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust flex slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/f brake hose held with cable tie

o/s/f tyre has small split on inner

Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust flex slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre valve perished

n/s/r tyre valve perished

o/s/f brake hose held with cable tie

o/s/f tyre has small split on inner

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,368 miles

Both front flexi hoses insecure

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 14 Jul 2010 42,180 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,180 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,106 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,529 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 17,297 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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YH53 HWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YH53 HWL, 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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YH53 HWL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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