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YG51 OBL

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 OBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,488 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 86,484 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant fan insurecure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,866 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,388 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x6 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,983 miles

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

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

corrosion

radiator showing signs of leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake weak

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

corrosion

radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 21 May 2019 64,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 59,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,565 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 May 2017 52,565 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,203 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,452 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes in and out of lsv corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,350 miles

brake pipes in and out of lsv corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,761 miles

Exhaust centre support hanger broken

Nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust centre support hanger broken

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,151 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,151 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,725 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight handbrake travel

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,334 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,798 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
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YG51 OBL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YG51 OBL, 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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YG51 OBL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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