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AO51 ELJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,982 mi
Last recorded186,982 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ELJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 186,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes to rear compensator valve rusted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 180,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 169,647 miles

both side front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2011 158,795 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 158,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 147,750 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2009 135,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 123,680 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 123,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,548 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2006 95,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 84,315 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 84,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO51 ELJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO51 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 ELJ registered?

AO51 ELJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is AO51 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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