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Y579 NTW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 NTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 112,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,980 miles

Central windscreen slight damage

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat slightly insecure

Spare tyre defective flat & old ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 107,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake pipes and load limiter valve brake pipes corrodeing

front suspension arm , outer driveshaft gaitors and steering rack gaitors starting to crack

headlamp beam image just visable

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2020 107,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake pipes and load limiter valve brake pipes corrodeing

front suspension arm , outer driveshaft gaitors and steering rack gaitors starting to crack

headlamp beam image just visable

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 104,465 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2019 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fronts come on with stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all wheel nuts incorrectly fitted/wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights come on with rear side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2018 100,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 24 May 2018 100,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 95,757 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked in treads

Pass 30 May 2016 89,484 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 89,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating stop light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

offside front wheel has slight bind

washers low on water

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 May 2015 85,005 miles

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

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)

both rear tyre age cracked

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 85,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre age cracked

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 79,495 miles

exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 72,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 5 May 2012 63,713 miles

Light surface scratching in both zone A & remainder of swept screen area caused by defective wiper blade.

Pass 6 May 2011 56,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s steering arm has slight play

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 4 May 2010 50,819 miles

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

REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW AND DETERIORATED!

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,985 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low on outter edges and perishing

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 2 May 2008 40,398 miles

nsf/osf brake discs partially corroded[inner faces]

nsr/osr tyres deteriorating/splitting in tread areas[195/50V15S].-Front tyres on 3mm

Fail 2 May 2008 40,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns/os wiper blades split/deteriorated[blad19+18]

nsf/osf brake discs partially corroded[inner faces]

nsr/osr tyres deteriorating/splitting in tread areas[195/50V15S].-Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 May 2007 28,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,782 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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Y579 NTW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y579 NTW, 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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Y579 NTW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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