2001 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · Y722 XEF
2001 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 121,412 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y722 XEF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2019
- 121,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y722 XEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Suzuki Ignis (Y722 XEF) between November 2005 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)”.
Y722 XEF Mileage History
- 01/11/200536,157 mi
- 23/10/200642,309 mi+6,152 mi
- 23/10/200642,309 mi
- 22/10/200750,417 mi+8,108 mi
- 24/10/200858,244 mi+7,827 mi
- 24/10/200858,244 mi
- 28/10/200965,383 mi+7,139 mi
- 27/10/201071,969 mi+6,586 mi
- 05/11/201177,513 mi+5,544 mi
- 03/11/201282,385 mi+4,872 mi
- 05/11/201282,392 mi+7 mi
- 05/11/201388,117 mi+5,725 mi
- 31/10/201493,554 mi+5,437 mi
- 14/05/201695,276 mi+1,722 mi
- 14/03/2017101,632 mi+6,356 mi
- 27/03/2017101,633 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/2018106,939 mi+5,306 mi
- 24/03/2018106,945 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/2019121,412 mi+14,467 mi
- 23/03/2019121,412 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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