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Y966 HMY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,024 mi
Last recorded124,024 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 HMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,024 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake.

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,021 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight bind on brake.

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Dec 2021 117,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing,9 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn slightly quieter than expected.

mil light on.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 117,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced dirt inside lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced dirt inisde lens. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both,clean and recheck. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing,9 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn slightly quieter than expected.

mil light on.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,389 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,679 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 111,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,754 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,299 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml light on

offside rear tyre split all around sidewall and tread 165-70-14

Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml light on

offside rear tyre split all around sidewall and tread 165-70-14

Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,945 miles

o/s/r tyre ,side wall slightly cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Feb 2010 76,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,897 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,983 miles

advise both rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn

advise both rear tyres outer walls are cracked

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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Y966 HMY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y966 HMY, 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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Y966 HMY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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