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FX51 FZK

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,216 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,201 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking in drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 95,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside rear rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,785 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,047 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,870 miles

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

Light surface corrosion to rear underbody

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Light surface corrosion to rear underbody

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,030 miles

All underbody brake pipes heavily greased.

Surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules.

Surface corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear underbody panels.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All underbody brake pipes heavily greased.

Surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules.

Surface corrosion on all rear suspension components and rear underbody panels.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,221 miles

All underbody brake pies heavily greased.

Childs seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats - seat belts not checked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,221 miles

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

All underbody brake pies heavily greased.

Childs seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats - seat belts not checked.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,149 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,962 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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FX51 FZK is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FX51 FZK, 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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FX51 FZK is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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