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FV02 VBM

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,263 mi
Last recorded59,263 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 59,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes into load sensing valve corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes into load sensing valve corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 56,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to load sensing valve, all other brake pipes to load sensing valve greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 56,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded to load sensing valve, all other brake pipes to load sensing valve greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 54,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 45,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front door handle insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,468 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to luggage

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 30,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven front brake discs have very little inner surface left (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,782 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 9,716 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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FV02 VBM is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV02 VBM, 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 FV02 VBM registered?

FV02 VBM is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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