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KY51 XFW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,546 mi
Last recorded133,546 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 XFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 133,540 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,194 miles

Both headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Brake pipes at rear covered with grease

Engine management light on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded down to accommodate dog bed/ blankets etc not allowing full inspection of back rests or seat belts

Fail 25 Jan 2018 131,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine management light on

Both headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Brake pipes at rear covered with grease

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,715 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Engine oil leaking from sump pan

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 128,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Engine oil leaking from sump pan

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 126,560 miles

EML ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 126,560 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML ON

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 122,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,094 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 5 Dec 2013 116,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 108,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,154 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

front coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,663 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,158 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheels binding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 84,838 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 73,945 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre casings deterioated and cracking

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Oct 2008 73,945 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyre casings deterioated and cracking

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,714 miles

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

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

both rear tyre casings deterioating and cracking.

Fail 25 Sep 2007 66,714 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre casings deterioating and cracking.

front wiper blades deterioating

Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n.s.r.tyre casing deterioated and cracking.

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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KY51 XFW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 64,715 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 KY51 XFW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY51 XFW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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