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FV51 EYU

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 95,961 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill and inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box all brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 86,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy pipe from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Srubbed badly (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy pipe from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy pipe side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,176 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensater (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding noise when brake applied (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,494 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 77,494 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,644 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 62,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,545 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,545 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,846 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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FV51 EYU is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FV51 EYU, 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 FV51 EYU registered?

FV51 EYU is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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