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YM53 UKL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

122,706 mi
Last recorded122,706 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 UKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,706 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTER TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,798 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases wear backbox meets centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases wear backbox meets centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,157 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 97,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,828 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,432 miles

all brake pipes greased up

Fail 16 Dec 2017 79,380 miles

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

all brake pipes greased up

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,820 miles

Centre and nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to obstruction

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,989 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust hangers

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,896 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Dec 2012 56,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,461 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 16 Dec 2011 49,827 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 43,894 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,894 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,757 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 UKL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UKL, 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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YM53 UKL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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