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501 GEV

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 GEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,792 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,064 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,096 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 46,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 43,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 40,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,893 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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501 GEV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 501 GEV, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 501 GEV registered?

501 GEV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 501 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 501 GEV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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