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YM03 VSA

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,513 mi
Last recorded64,513 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 VSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 64,513 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 59,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front anti roll bar bush securing nuts rotted but still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,368 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 52,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 52,011 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working + tail gate wont open (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 48,527 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and floor to sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 48,527 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and floor to sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,451 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,484 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,674 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,138 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,761 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,837 miles

nearside wiper split

slight bind on both front brakes

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 25,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,271 miles

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

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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YM03 VSA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 58,368 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YM03 VSA, 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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YM03 VSA is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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