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BK52 EMJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 EMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,028 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 88,028 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 86,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,297 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,613 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of - rear, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,293 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 75,153 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,105 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,050 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,886 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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BK52 EMJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK52 EMJ, 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 BK52 EMJ registered?

BK52 EMJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BK52 EMJ safe to buy?

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