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FV51 NBE

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 NBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 54,022 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lock nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lock nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Both front brakes binding slightly

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2018 54,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/R to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Drive belt noisy

Front Brakes slightly binding

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Surface rust underneath the vehicle

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

Pass 27 May 2017 53,720 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 53,465 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 53,267 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 52,878 miles

Engine Sump corroded

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 52,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine Sump corroded

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 52,478 miles

Metal Brake Pipes & Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 52,090 miles

Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Metal Exhaust Brackets All Very Corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 50,904 miles

All 4 Metal Brake Pipes That Are Connected To The Rear Load Sensing Valve Are Slightly Corroded

Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated - Front Section & Front & Rear Metal Brackets Corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 49,122 miles

All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Corroded Especially Around Metal Brackets

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Unit Missing

Fail 24 May 2010 49,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Exhaust System Corroded Especially Around Metal Brackets

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Unit Missing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 46,813 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 43,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,910 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,885 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 41,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear of fron t to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2007 40,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads worn low

rear of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,030 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 34,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NBE is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

FV51 NBE is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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The MOT history for FV51 NBE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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