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YT53 LZL

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

183,046 mi
Last recorded183,046 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 183,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 180,006 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 180,004 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 175,429 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 175,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 172,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 172,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 168,971 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 165,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear to flex pipe s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 162,245 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 158,621 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 158,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 150,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 146,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 141,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,745 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 129,580 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 117,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,512 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LZL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YT53 LZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 LZL registered?

YT53 LZL is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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