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Y749 BSH

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 103,696 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inne wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,043 miles

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,664 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,264 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,263 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,475 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,448 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,432 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 38,147 miles

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

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

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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Y749 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y749 BSH, 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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Y749 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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