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YT53 MBF

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,263 mi
Last recorded105,263 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to load sensing valve (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 81,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,606 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,595 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,504 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,926 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,926 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,181 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls 165/70/14

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,697 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f top shock mount has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f top shock mount has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,439 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,385 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,516 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

track check required

Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,862 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 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MBF, 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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YT53 MBF is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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