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YL03 UPR

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,937 mi
Last recorded141,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 137,636 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 131,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,391 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,659 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Loadsensing valve (LSV) chauked (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,632 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,632 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,608 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,969 miles

both front tyres approaching wearbands

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,264 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,264 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,892 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,892 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear handbrake cable secured with cable ties

Pass 1 May 2007 25,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,719 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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YL03 UPR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YL03 UPR, 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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What year was YL03 UPR registered?

YL03 UPR is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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