CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y981 XHG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,131 mi
Last recorded125,131 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
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

RegistrationY981 XHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 108,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,285 miles

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

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

PLAY STARTED IN STEERING RACK ENDS, ADV ATTN.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust mountings corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

NSR TYRE HAS CUT & CRACKS & IN GENERALLY POOR CONDITION. ADVISE REPLACE ASAP.

PLAY/MOVEMENT AT BOTH ENDS OF STEERING RACK (ESP N/S) NOW REACHING MAXIMUM ALLOWED. ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP. BORDERLINE PASS.

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

front exhaust bracket corroded away.

one segment of high level brake lamp inoperative.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,296 miles

exhaust condition.

front number plate slight crack.

nsf steering slight play STEERING KNOCKING

rear tyre condition tread 3mm on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,295 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front number plate slight crack.

BRAKE PIPE ACROSS BULK HEAD CORROSION.

exhaust condition.

nsf steering slight play STEERING KNOCKING

rear number plate lights?

rear number plate loose slightly.

rear tyre condition tread 3mm on edges

battery terminal loose

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,546 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,200 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,200 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,602 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

Y981 XHG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y981 XHG, 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 Y981 XHG?

You can check the full history of Y981 XHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y981 XHG registered?

Y981 XHG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y981 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 XHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y981 XHG 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 Y981 XHG. 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.