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AK51 GWU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,368 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,775 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 106,775 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 104,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,266 miles

Front and rear surface corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear(inner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear(inner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,954 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,913 miles

1.number plate lights poor(dim)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,806 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1.number plate lights poor(dim)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,035 miles

offside and nearside front tyres binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,278 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK51 GWU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AK51 GWU, 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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AK51 GWU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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