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YH53 SBX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,918 miles

excessive travel at handbrake lever

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear blade torn(rubber blade missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,899 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from compensator to offside rear brake flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

excessive travel at handbrake lever

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear blade torn(rubber blade missing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,207 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 81,884 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction handbrake light on (3.1.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,342 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 77,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,040 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear reg slight stain

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil sump corrosion (slight leak)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,209 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,209 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,476 miles

front brks binding slightly

nearside rear brk slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,489 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 SBX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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