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CW51 BYV

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,496 mi
Last recorded138,496 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 BYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 138,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 138,496 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)

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted correct size tyre

Pass 5 May 2017 130,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,865 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 6 May 2016 121,865 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,948 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 120,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 110,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,020 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 104,020 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,690 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 58,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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CW51 BYV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CW51 BYV, 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 CW51 BYV registered?

CW51 BYV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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