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EO51 GBZ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,631 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,863 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 87,863 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,812 miles

clutch stiff

Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

clutch stiff

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 80,276 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod to rack and pinion (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 76,138 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 76,138 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust has a broken bracket

front number plate has slight damage

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust has a broken bracket

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,087 miles

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

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust has a broken bracket

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust front bracket broken

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust front bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,295 miles

engine oil level low

exhust front bracket broken

offside door mirror cracked

puffs out light blue smoke

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,768 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 GBZ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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