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BF51 XFZ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,537 mi
Last recorded126,537 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 126,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt too big and clip missing /inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 124,391 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

accident damage n/s/f

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

accident damage n/s/f

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,573 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front accident damage

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front accident damage

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside in places all appear to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,141 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 29 Oct 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,877 miles

oil filter corroded & leaking

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,913 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 104,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side sill dented.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s bottom ball joint rubber covers deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,727 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 74,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 64,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 54,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 44,949 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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BF51 XFZ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BF51 XFZ, 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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BF51 XFZ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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