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Y749 LHU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 LHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,578 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 56,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,936 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,499 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,682 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,633 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,885 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,559 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,559 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,930 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,941 miles

rear silencer to tailpipe rusted through

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,978 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,170 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak from gearbox and engine sump plug?exhaust heatshield rusty and broken.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 26,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,586 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 21,957 miles

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

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 LHU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y749 LHU, 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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What year was Y749 LHU registered?

Y749 LHU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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