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X477 KKG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,155 mi
Last recorded154,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 KKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 154,155 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake backing plates excessively corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 153,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 150,637 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 150,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 147,618 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2023 147,615 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2022 144,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 144,686 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,822 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,055 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 138,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened washer det corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,308 miles

Rear under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2019 131,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,780 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

horn sounding harsh

Fail 19 Jan 2018 122,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

horn sounding harsh

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear foot brake readings low

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ tow eye bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear foot brake readings low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,101 miles

horn rough

Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

horn rough

Pass 22 Jan 2015 100,555 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 100,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,522 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,971 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,142 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 50,315 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,315 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,674 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 47,674 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X477 KKG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X477 KKG, 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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X477 KKG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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