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Y551 GDY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,762 mi
Last recorded172,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 GDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 172,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 172,762 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 163,837 miles

All suspension components rusty

Both rear handbrake cable stays broken

Clutch very heavy in operation

Fail 28 Jun 2017 163,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All suspension components rusty

Both rear handbrake cable stays broken

Clutch very heavy in operation

Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,818 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 154,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,617 miles

Advise offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat installation

Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,617 miles

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

Advise offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat installation

Fail 7 Mar 2013 128,374 miles

Advise coolant leaking from radiator

Advise nearside front seatbelt not tested due to child seat installation

Advise nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Advise play on nearside front inner steering rack joint

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,374 miles

Advise coolant leaking from radiator

Advise nearside front seatbelt not tested due to child seat installation

Advise nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Advise play on nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,987 miles

Advise nearside front seatbelt not tested due to child seat installation

Advise nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,804 miles

engine over heating

idle speed high

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,209 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrishing

gearbox noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,743 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,650 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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Y551 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y551 GDY, 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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Y551 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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