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YM53 PVT

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front compliance bushes worn

load valve brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 21 Oct 2013 81,125 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front compliance bushes worn

load valve brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,756 miles

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

coil springs rusting

front brake discs worn

low oil level

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coil springs rusting

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

low oil level

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,038 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust down pipe heat sheild loose

exhaust front mounting adrift

rear silencer mounting adrift

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,038 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust down pipe heat sheild loose

exhaust front mounting adrift

rear silencer mounting adrift

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs & pads worn

long pull to handbrake

nail in offside front tyre new tyre needed

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play nearside front steering joint

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,146 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn

long pull to handbrake

nail in offside front tyre new tyre needed

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play nearside front steering joint

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,911 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,657 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 15 Oct 2008 26,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,015 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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YM53 PVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM53 PVT, 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 YM53 PVT registered?

YM53 PVT is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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