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X579 MDU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,731 mi
Last recorded108,731 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 MDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,731 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake only just meeting minimum requirements

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2015 108,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished and has a nail in tread

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,660 miles

all brake pipes becomming rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2014 99,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes becomming rusty

n/s/f door wont fully open due to damage on wing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 96,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 95,032 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,582 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,292 miles

exhaust leak from manifold/cat area

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly niosey

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,414 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,724 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,724 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 49,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X579 MDU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X579 MDU, 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 X579 MDU registered?

X579 MDU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X579 MDU safe to buy?

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