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YY03 XVG

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,976 mi
Last recorded121,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 121,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 121,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 108,948 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Fail 15 Sep 2017 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight binding of n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding slightley

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,961 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2014 79,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 79,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,400 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in n/s steering rack

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,400 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,625 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,624 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 42,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,540 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,149 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 26,369 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 20,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,887 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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YY03 XVG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YY03 XVG, 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 YY03 XVG registered?

YY03 XVG is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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