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Y779 TKR

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

46,481 mi
Last recorded46,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 TKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,481 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light pushed in bumper but unlikely to fall out

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 46,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light pushed in bumper but unlikely to fall out

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

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

eml on car older then july 2003

Fail 3 Feb 2025 46,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both n/sand o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s - lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion throughout underside of vehicle area and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 46,287 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,860 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 45,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

f/n/s tyre perished on the outer wall

horn noted poor in operation

nail noted on the r/o/s tyre tread

r/n/s brake binding slightly

r/o/s metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,728 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

f/n/s tyre perished on the outer wall

horn noted poor in operation

nail noted on the r/o/s tyre tread

r/n/s brake binding slightly

r/o/s metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,071 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre perished

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,291 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre perished and damaged at outer side wall

steering rack worn (slight)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty and rattling at front heat shield

f/o/s tyre curbed ,splitting in tread and worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,447 miles

exhaust rusty and rattling at front heat shield

f/o/s tyre curbed ,splitting in tread and worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,592 miles

Most of the rear suspension bushes are perrished.

The O/S wiper is starting to split.

The O/S/F tyre is perrished and there is a small cut in the outer wall.

The front exhaust mounting lug is corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,799 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre 75% worn

slight wear noted in rack

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,032 miles

clutch has been adjusted and will need re-adjusted as it is wearing quickly !

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2009 41,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch has been adjusted and will need re-adjusted as it is wearing quickly !

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,105 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,104 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2007 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt twisted

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt twisted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,808 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 38,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y779 TKR is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y779 TKR, 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 Y779 TKR registered?

Y779 TKR is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y779 TKR shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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