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Y965 KCW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyer perished

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 113,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyer perished

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,869 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 107,862 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,480 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,480 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,274 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,041 miles

rear brakes excessively noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes excessively noisey

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,731 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,731 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,235 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 55,235 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,399 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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Y965 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y965 KCW, 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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Y965 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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