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Y538 UGJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 UGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,973 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

HEADLIGHTS SLIGTHLY MISTED

REAR AXEL RUSTY

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,744 miles

rear axel rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,330 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 48,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,859 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both[possible rack] ()

inner sills rusty

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,046 miles

floors rusty

inner sills rusty

n/s outer sill rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both[possible rack] ()

chassis legs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

chassis legs rusty

inner sills rusty

possible play in steering rack

rear floors rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

inner sills rusty

possible play in steering rack

rear chassis legs rusty

rear floors rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis legs rusty

inner sills rusty

play in steering rack

rear floor rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,108 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis legs rusty

inner sills rusty

rear floor rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,545 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis legs rusty

floor rusty

inner sills rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2018 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis legs rusty

floor rusty

inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,758 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,421 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 28,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 28,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,551 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 27,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,785 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 26,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,654 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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Y538 UGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y538 UGJ, 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 Y538 UGJ registered?

Y538 UGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y538 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 UGJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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