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Y747 NLK

2001 Suzuki Ignis

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 129,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 125,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all four spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S & N/S ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear pipes cleaned & greased

Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded four (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH O/S & N/S ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 77,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 77,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,123 miles

all balljoint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

exhaust showing signs of deterioration

oil leak around engine sump

Fail 26 May 2015 70,123 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all balljoint dust covers showing signs of deterioration

exhaust showing signs of deterioration

oil leak around engine sump

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,846 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,386 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,582 miles

CORROSION ON INNER BRAKE DISC

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,582 miles

CORROSION ON INNER BRAKE DISC

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,021 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

handbrake long travel

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,571 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,804 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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Y747 NLK is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y747 NLK, 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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Y747 NLK is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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