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Y197 UCC

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,586 mi
Last recorded146,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 UCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 146,586 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 146,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,103 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2011 112,606 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 101,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 101,789 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 May 2010 101,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine Worning Light Staying On

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Sheld Loose

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheld Loose

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 61,118 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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Y197 UCC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y197 UCC, 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 Y197 UCC registered?

Y197 UCC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y197 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 UCC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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