MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both sides antiroll bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both sides antiroll bar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both sides antirollbar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened body to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front both sides antirollbar bushes deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened body to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material block to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Exhaust system insecure 2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material block to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipe ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to brake regulator (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust support bracket corroded and broken.
suspension components underside corroded.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to brake regulator (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipe ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both deteriorated glass covers..cleaned for pass (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust support bracket corroded and broken.
suspension components underside corroded.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust mounting snapped
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
center brake lamp not working
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?
Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BU51 VCL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BU51 VCL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BU51 VCL?
You can check the full history of BU51 VCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BU51 VCL registered?
BU51 VCL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 September 2001.
Is BU51 VCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 VCL shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU51 VCL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU51 VCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.