2001 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · Y281 AOJ
2001 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 73,109 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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Y281 AOJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
- 73,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y281 AOJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Suzuki Ignis (Y281 AOJ) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Ignition Switch Carbonisation and Smoking ContactSerious
A notorious issue affecting first-generation Ignis models produced between 2000 and 2004 is carbonisation of electrical grease inside the ignition switch assembly. Due to contact arcing under electrical load, the lubricating grease inside the switch breaks down, becomes conductive, and overheats. This causes smoke and an acrid electrical burning smell to emit from the steering column shroud, leading to melted switch contacts, intermittent ignition loss, and a serious fire hazard if left unaddressed.
- Inner Tie Rod and Steering Rack KnockingModerate
The steering gear on the Ignis is susceptible to premature wear in the inner steering tie rod axial ball joints. Road impacts from potholes and aggressive kerbing transmit shock loads directly through the steering rack ends, creating mechanical play within the joint sockets. This results in an audible clunk or knock through the steering wheel when turning from lock to lock while stationary, alongside wandering steering at higher road speeds and MOT test rejection.
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