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YK53 YVE

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 92,428 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper to body mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper to body mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,896 miles

Front Bumper damaged both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Body and wheel arch damaged.

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 82,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above Rear spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Body and wheel arch damaged.

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,059 miles

front bumper damaged but not exposing sharp edges

rear bumper damaged and not fully secured but cannot come adrift

slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

slight play in nearside front suspension upper strut top mount.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,057 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged but not exposing sharp edges

rear bumper damaged and not fully secured but cannot come adrift

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,115 miles

both front tyres worn low.

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

front registration plate damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 79,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn low.

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

front registration plate damaged.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,143 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both fronts (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,985 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,087 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly grabbing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,668 miles

the front lower suspension arms are odd

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,313 miles

very different suspension arms fitted to each side

Fail 20 Sep 2013 42,778 miles

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

high level stop light not working

very different suspension arms fitted to each side

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,671 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,655 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust bracket broken

the o/s/f tyre has worn out of shape and is right on the legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,239 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,239 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,091 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 11,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres

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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YK53 YVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YK53 YVE, 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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YK53 YVE is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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