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Y840 GDU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,740 mi
Last recorded87,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 GDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 85,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake union to brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front constant velocity boots perished

front headlamps lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2019 85,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake load sensor valve to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake load sensor valve to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake union to brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake union to brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front constant velocity boots perished

front headlamps lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,344 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres outer wall perished (1657014)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

front suspension components corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall perished (1657014)

offside front brake binding

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes and brake unions to brake load sensor valve corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 82,344 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres outer wall perished (1657014)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

front suspension components corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall perished (1657014)

offside front brake binding

offside front wiper blade split

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes and brake unions to brake load sensor valve corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,073 miles

Rear rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear rear road springs corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,947 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,947 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhust bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,886 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 12,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake high.

slight play in osf steering rackend.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,330 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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Y840 GDU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y840 GDU, 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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Y840 GDU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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