CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y803 OBE

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 OBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 116,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,003 miles

both rear tyres low and cracked

brake fluid level low

no plate light cover missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low and cracked

brake fluid level low

no plate light cover missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 71,234 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,822 miles

rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,818 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 58,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.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
Full Suzuki Ignis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y803 OBE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y803 OBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y803 OBE?

You can check the full history of Y803 OBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y803 OBE registered?

Y803 OBE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y803 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y803 OBE shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y803 OBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y803 OBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.