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Y686 XEF

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,466 mi
Last recorded76,466 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 XEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 76,466 miles

Engine warning light on

Headlights dull image only just made

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor and inner sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out sill corroded and holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake pipe union corroded and weak (marked in yellow) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger near jacking point (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe union corroded and weak (marked in yellow) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine warning light on

Headlights dull image only just made

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor and inner sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,627 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,723 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 59,691 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 51,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 49,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,182 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 42,237 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 32,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 29,025 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,710 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,419 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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Y686 XEF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y686 XEF, 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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Y686 XEF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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