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BU51 AJY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 AJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,269 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,387 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded/defective.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,387 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded/defective.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,028 miles

different sizes tyres fitted on front to rear axle

Pass 3 May 2018 61,747 miles

Front tyres perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 61,747 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,941 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

slight drag nsf brake

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,265 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,033 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU51 AJY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BU51 AJY, 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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BU51 AJY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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