2001 Suzuki Ignis · 1,641 MOT tests
2001 Suzuki Ignis reliability
2001 Suzuki Igniss fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Ignis years (1,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Igniss: 23.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 81,791
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,641
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (68% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Ignis
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.7%
- Brakes19.8%
- Suspension15.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Tyres7.4%
- Steering3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.83%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.91%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.96%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.96%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Service brake excessively binding 3.78%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.63%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (22.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.22%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (12.31%) · Exhaust mounting defective (9.69%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Ignis year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis reliable?
2001 Suzuki Igniss fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Ignis years (1,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Ignis MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.83% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (5.91% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Suzuki Ignis have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Suzuki Ignis shows 81,791 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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