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YY53 VYN

2003 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Ignis58,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 78,032 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor will not stay in stowed away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 73,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 63,265 miles

Engine management display indicating a fault

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,806 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 49,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 49,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 46,344 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 46,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,930 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2014 42,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,279 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Front exhaust braket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre getting low wearing edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,279 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Front exhaust braket broken

O/S/F tyre getting low wearing edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 May 2012 35,440 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust braket broken

nearside front tyre worn on edges - tread not cut as deep

Fail 11 May 2012 35,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust braket broken

nearside front tyre worn on edges - tread not cut as deep

Pass 18 May 2011 32,131 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 28,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,699 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 19,696 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,459 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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YY53 VYN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYN, 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 YY53 VYN registered?

YY53 VYN is a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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