CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y968 OBJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 OBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 156,169 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 146,555 miles

Front Both steering drumsticks worn

Fail 12 Feb 2016 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Both steering drumsticks worn

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,682 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 136,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 125,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 125,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 114,672 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front side light dim

Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,568 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,695 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,695 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge and close to wear markers

Pass 21 Feb 2009 76,135 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,257 miles

handbrake lever ratchet nearing end of reserve travel

Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake lever ratchet nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,600 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,682 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
Full Suzuki Ignis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y968 OBJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y968 OBJ, 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

How do I check the history of Y968 OBJ?

You can check the full history of Y968 OBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y968 OBJ registered?

Y968 OBJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y968 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y968 OBJ shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y968 OBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y968 OBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.