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Y553 FVV

2001 Suzuki Ignis

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 FVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,545 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 146,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,096 miles

free play in n/s/f steering rack

front number plate faded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,096 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

free play in n/s/f steering rack

front number plate faded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 123,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 117,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,977 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,977 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount corroded (broken)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,964 miles

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

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

advise play in both front wheels

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise play in both front wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,374 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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Y553 FVV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y553 FVV, 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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Y553 FVV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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