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Y975 GAX

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 GAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,110 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,004 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded around rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

surface corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,668 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,668 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 86,590 miles

offside front outer cv boot slight leak

rear exhaust box bracket damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlamp beam images weak

lower suspension arms heavily corroded

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,003 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlamp beam images weak

lower suspension arms heavily corroded

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,552 miles

Both headlamp lenses deterioration beginning to affect beam pattern.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear silencer hanger replaced by length of wire considered temporary repair.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,082 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc`s severe corrosion on inner faces reducing swept area to less than 25%

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light incomplete

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2005 33,267 miles

both front disc's inner & outer edge (slight) rusty.

near side rear tyre inner & outer edge cose to limit.

off side front tyre inner edge close to limit.

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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Y975 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y975 GAX, 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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Y975 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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