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X42 VAF

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,401 mi
Last recorded162,401 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 VAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 162,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 157,384 miles

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

front x/member rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2014 157,379 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front x/member rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 152,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 143,334 miles

panard rod rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2012 143,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

panard rod rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,408 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 138,285 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

see list 20/07/2009

Fail 20 Jul 2009 124,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 110,284 miles

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

both front wipers split on edges (on limit)

oil leak from sump (excessive)

rear number plate starting to fade

rear silencer baffles rattling

Fail 14 Jul 2006 99,836 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both front tyre side walls damaged

o/s rear tyre tread cracked

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both front tyre side walls damaged

o/s rear tyre tread cracked

oil leak

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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X42 VAF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X42 VAF, 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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What year was X42 VAF registered?

X42 VAF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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