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BG52 EYJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 94,978 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 94,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,158 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s from wheel upto and out of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in side wall

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

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

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

Rear high level lamp only partly working

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in side wall

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear high level lamp only partly working

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,712 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 40,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,079 miles

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,889 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

front brake discs starting to corrode.

slight cut to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 21 Nov 2005 14,516 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,516 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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BG52 EYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BG52 EYJ, 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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BG52 EYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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