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AP02 EJC

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,376 mi
Last recorded157,376 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023 157,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 144,329 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 144,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective and REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,871 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment some play off load. (2.5.A.1c)

advise nearside wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment some play off load. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,120 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,816 miles

Steering rack inner ball joints have play

Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,756 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack inner ball joints have play

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,881 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,838 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,599 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,712 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 23 Jul 2009 61,712 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,317 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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AP02 EJC is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP02 EJC, 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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AP02 EJC is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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