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Y973 KCW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 KCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,258 miles

engine management light on

light corrosion on brake pipes

noise from rear brakes on brake test

offside outer sill holed and corroded,not within 30cm of a prescribed area

slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

light corrosion on brake pipes

noise from rear brakes on brake test

offside outer sill holed and corroded,not within 30cm of a prescribed area

slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

light surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread ,not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread and outer side wall ,not exposing ply or cords

rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion

slight allowance in nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

light surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in tread ,not exposing ply or cords

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread and outer side wall ,not exposing ply or cords

rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion

slight allowance in nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,976 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking excessivly on tread

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,788 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 36,788 miles

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

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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Y973 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y973 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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What year was Y973 KCW registered?

Y973 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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