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YP53 UZL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 107,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2024 92,286 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL,FRONT AND REAR,COVERED IN GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,661 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,048 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,048 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 44,470 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,000 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 UZL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

YP53 UZL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 UZL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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