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BX51 OCJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,366 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,644 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 88,556 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,142 miles

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,142 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front exhaust mounting brocken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,581 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,852 miles

r/tyres perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 22,221 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 22,221 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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BX51 OCJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX51 OCJ, 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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What year was BX51 OCJ registered?

BX51 OCJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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