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X149 EKL

2000 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,870 mi
Last recorded126,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Ignis66,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 126,870 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated/damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. insecure at lower attachment (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both sides on or close to limit and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2024 121,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres are bald/worn on edges

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

number plate lamps are deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 116,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 110,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

front brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2021 107,588 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2021 107,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2020 102,165 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn and starting to become un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush worn and starting to become un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 102,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipes at brake load valve corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,279 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn poor

Pass 15 Apr 2017 85,903 miles

battery slightly insecure

brake pipes at load valve corroded

hand brake travel high

nearside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 74,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,756 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,888 miles

exhaust starting to rust in places

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,921 miles

wear/deterioration to front brake discs & brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 7,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 6,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,403 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 6,403 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X149 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 66,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X149 EKL, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X149 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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