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DX51 MVU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 83,800 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open so cannot check battery security or brake pipe condition (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,513 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 81,512 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,565 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 78,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,791 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,291 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 70,291 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,669 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,321 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sump is very rusty & may leak oil very soon.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs excessively corroded on inner surface

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2005 28,746 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 MVU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

DX51 MVU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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