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YH53 PBO

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,871 mi
Last recorded82,871 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 PBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,871 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front of vehicle damaged

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,514 miles

FRONT OF CAR DAMAGED

FUEL FILLER NECK VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Upper COIL SPRING NOT SEATED

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT END OF CAR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT END OF CAR DAMAGED

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

front suspension legs don't match

Fail 9 Feb 2017 67,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

front suspension legs don't match

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,701 miles

front macpherson struts and springs mismatched.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm/anti roll bar rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexy hose on strut (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy hose (3.6.B.1)

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

front macpherson struts and springs mismatched.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,471 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,747 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,373 miles

offside front sun viser damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,297 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

offside front sun viser damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,741 miles

front disc corroded on inners

Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,483 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)

both rear tyres cracked

front disc corroded on inners

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,641 miles

n/s/f pads look low

o/s wiper slight split

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,893 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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YH53 PBO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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