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YT53 LYC

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust support hanger broken.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 102,698 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner tread, Also inner tread worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust support hanger broken.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,644 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Both front tie rod to lower arm bushes perished.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/f fog lamp insecure.

Rear silencer exhaust mount corroded.

Weld repair to n/s/f lower arm front mounting bolt.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,644 miles

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

All four coil springs corroded.

Both front tie rod to lower arm bushes perished.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/f fog lamp insecure.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust mount corroded.

Weld repair to n/s/f lower arm front mounting bolt.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,793 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 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 15 Aug 2017 86,832 miles

All Suspension Bushes Deteriorated But None Causing Excessive Movement

All Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated But Not Yet Effecting Beam Pattern

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Close To Legal Limit On 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated & Close To Legal Limit On 3mm

Oil Leak

Under Side Corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump getting rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump getting rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,368 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,874 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,874 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,141 miles

Exhaust box collapsed and rattling

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Sump rotten and leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box collapsed and rattling

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Sump rotten and leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,153 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broke off

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,069 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke off

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,322 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,170 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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YT53 LYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT53 LYC, 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 YT53 LYC registered?

YT53 LYC is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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