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YY03 XVM

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,468 mi
Last recorded95,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,468 miles

corrosion on underbody and suspension components not considered excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,572 miles

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

corrosion on underbody and suspension components not considered excessive

Fail 24 Apr 2025 89,572 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody and suspension components not considered excessive

Fail 22 Apr 2025 89,439 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear entire rear subframe and surrounding components surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,043 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and both bushes perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear end under body has corrosion on most components

Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 51,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leading to compensating valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,827 miles

o/s/rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,862 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing and 4mm

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,214 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,214 miles

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

rear wiper requires replacing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 41,438 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,982 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 XVM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

YY03 XVM is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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