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Y879 KNB

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 KNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes have slight bind

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,771 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,717 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,701 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread pattern

Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,382 miles

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,382 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,064 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,589 miles

very slight play in steering rack

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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Y879 KNB is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y879 KNB, 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

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What year was Y879 KNB registered?

Y879 KNB is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y879 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 KNB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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