2003 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · YK53 VDM
2003 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 64,239 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK53 VDM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
- 64,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK53 VDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Ignis (YK53 VDM) between October 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YK53 VDM Mileage History
- 27/10/202264,238 mi
- 03/11/202264,239 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Ignition Switch Carbonisation and Smoking ContactSerious
A notorious issue affecting first-generation Ignis models produced between 2000 and 2004 is carbonisation of electrical grease inside the ignition switch assembly. Due to contact arcing under electrical load, the lubricating grease inside the switch breaks down, becomes conductive, and overheats. This causes smoke and an acrid electrical burning smell to emit from the steering column shroud, leading to melted switch contacts, intermittent ignition loss, and a serious fire hazard if left unaddressed.
- Inner Tie Rod and Steering Rack KnockingModerate
The steering gear on the Ignis is susceptible to premature wear in the inner steering tie rod axial ball joints. Road impacts from potholes and aggressive kerbing transmit shock loads directly through the steering rack ends, creating mechanical play within the joint sockets. This results in an audible clunk or knock through the steering wheel when turning from lock to lock while stationary, alongside wandering steering at higher road speeds and MOT test rejection.
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