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EO51 FZM

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - Grease weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS Radial arm bushes (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 105,006 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - Grease weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS Radial arm bushes (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,044 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - NS/OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,099 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,578 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,035 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,035 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,920 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,974 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,313 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,843 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,009 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,009 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n.s rear brake slightly tight

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n.s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 65,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,496 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,195 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,295 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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EO51 FZM is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EO51 FZM, 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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EO51 FZM is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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