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FM52 RYJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 RYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,293 miles

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

slight play in o/s front inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in o/s front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,439 miles

front brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,439 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

one bulb in rear high level brake light out

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,040 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 60,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,025 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,509 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

hand brake has little reserve travel left

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,509 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel left

o/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,678 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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FM52 RYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 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 FM52 RYJ, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM52 RYJ registered?

FM52 RYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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