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AR51 FEV

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,880 mi
Last recorded93,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,880 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,911 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,367 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,367 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 49,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,402 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 39,399 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,935 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 35,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,827 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,827 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both the front and the n/s/r tyres are worn both on the inside and outside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2007 28,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both the front and the n/s/r tyres are worn both on the inside and outside edge

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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AR51 FEV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AR51 FEV, 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 AR51 FEV registered?

AR51 FEV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AR51 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 FEV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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