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YP53 FKX

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,341 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,983 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 69,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,252 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 42,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 37,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs corroded and worn / pads worn below 50%

front brake slight inbalance (offside low)

handbrake in need slight adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,676 miles

both front tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,629 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,625 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,276 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,756 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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YP53 FKX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YP53 FKX, 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 YP53 FKX registered?

YP53 FKX is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is YP53 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 FKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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