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Y597 XEC

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 XEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 56,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear no'plate deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2018 51,848 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear osr tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut but unable to see ply/cord

Pass 10 May 2017 49,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

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

Fail 10 May 2017 49,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 45,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 29,613 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 28,586 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,908 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 17,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,598 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 12,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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Y597 XEC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y597 XEC, 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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Y597 XEC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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