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DX51 MVG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,756 mi
Last recorded118,756 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 118,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

mil illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2021 114,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

mil illuminated

Pass 6 May 2020 111,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 107,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

mil illuminated

Pass 2 May 2018 102,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 102,739 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 May 2017 97,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2015 88,187 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 88,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,132 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,399 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,038 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 75,038 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,348 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 68,376 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,470 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,865 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,378 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 49,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,299 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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DX51 MVG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DX51 MVG, 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 DX51 MVG registered?

DX51 MVG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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