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X423 BYC

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 BYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,745 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2026 74,745 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,173 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 59,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 48,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 48,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure Both rear handbrake cable securing straps broken (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear drum brakes need adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLITTING. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 45,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,446 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,207 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 44,986 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 44,680 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 May 2015 44,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 44,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,346 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,929 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,648 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,651 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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X423 BYC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 X423 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X423 BYC registered?

X423 BYC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X423 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X423 BYC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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