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BJ52 GJX

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,689 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,689 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,968 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,134 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Output Reduced

Down pipe and Rear silencer Mounting brackets broken

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

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

Nearside rear view mirror insecure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

o/s/r tyre walls cracking/aged

Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,053 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre 2mm on edges

one bulb in centre brake lamp not working

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,053 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm on edges

one bulb in centre brake lamp not working

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,323 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,601 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,600 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Sep 2007 40,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Sep 2006 32,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ52 GJX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ52 GJX, 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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BJ52 GJX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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