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Y539 XEW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,074 mi
Last recorded15,074 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 XEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 15,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 12,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 10,675 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 10,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 9,903 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 9,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 9,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 15 May 2018 9,163 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 8,952 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 8,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 8,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 7,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 7,474 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Surface corrosion to underside chassis and components

Pass 10 May 2012 6,925 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 6,373 miles

Corrosion throughout underside to chassis, suspension components and exhaust

Cracks appearing in walls of both front tyres

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2009 5,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 4,894 miles

Corrosion to front suspension

Pass 22 May 2006 4,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2005 3,520 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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Y539 XEW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y539 XEW, 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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Y539 XEW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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