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YK03 EBY

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 EBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 66,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 66,508 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,457 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 30 Oct 2020 54,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,118 miles

ALL suspension springs corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

parts and places corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 53,118 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

ALL suspension springs corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

parts and places corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,540 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre has a nail in outer edge

slight corrosion to chassi and inner sills

Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre has a nail in outer edge

slight corrosion to chassi and inner sills

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 45,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL 4 TO/FROM COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,330 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,372 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 18,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK03 EBY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK03 EBY, 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 YK03 EBY registered?

YK03 EBY is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is YK03 EBY safe to buy?

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