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X539 VYJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror is a temperary tyre but gives good view to rear

Fail 4 Feb 2015 96,921 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management lamp indicates a fault is present

nearside mirror gives distorted view to rear

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,522 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front fog-light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front fog-light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,169 miles

All exhaust brackets corroded

Front bumper loose

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm (165/70/14T)

Sideskirts fitted - can't check corrosion

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 63,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All exhaust brackets corroded

Front bumper loose

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm (165/70/14T)

Sideskirts fitted - can't check corrosion

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

Fail 26 May 2010 58,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 May 2010 58,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 May 2009 54,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,279 miles

front discs and pads well worn.

o/s trim insecure.

o/s/r tyre wall has some perish cracks.

small dent in the n/s/f rim.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs and pads well worn.

o/s trim insecure.

o/s/r tyre wall has some perish cracks.

small dent in the n/s/f rim.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,088 miles

front number plate cracked

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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X539 VYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X539 VYJ, 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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X539 VYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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