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DE51 WFS

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 44,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arms have heavy surface corrosion

engine has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2024 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arms have heavy surface corrosion

engine has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,433 miles

n/s rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

rear exhaust mount corroded

underbody has heavy surface corrosion in several places

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,938 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded & loose

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,698 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount cracked

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,700 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 36,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,234 miles

both front tyres werring on outer edges

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,927 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 22,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear tyre slight cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 22,877 miles

Offside rear tyre slight cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 19,979 miles

small cut o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 19,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 11,606 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside frnt & rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 Nov 2007 10,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside frnt & rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,708 miles

offside rear handbrake mount split

Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,694 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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DE51 WFS is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE51 WFS, 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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DE51 WFS is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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