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Y838 GFG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 GFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,821 miles

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

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

brake pipes to load compensator valve corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,849 miles

Front front tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,297 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,818 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotataed

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play detected from nearside front and offside front steering

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,803 miles

nearside front tyre cracked but not exposing cord

offside front tyre cracked but not exposing cord

slight play detected from steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cracked but not exposing cord

offside front tyre cracked but not exposing cord

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

slight play detected from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,592 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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Y838 GFG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y838 GFG, 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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Y838 GFG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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