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YY53 VYH

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 94,834 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire hole in filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight leak in exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,252 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,640 miles

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

child seat fitted cannot check seatbelt

front propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing sunvisor (8.1.1)

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

child seat fitted cannot check seatbelt

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,879 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,498 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,545 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,522 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,729 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 38,329 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,369 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,511 miles

n/s front driveshaft inner c/v boot split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2006 29,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s front driveshaft inner c/v boot split

rear wiper blade split

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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YY53 VYH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY53 VYH, 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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YY53 VYH is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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