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FX51 HMH

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 HMH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 84,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,569 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,568 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,318 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,990 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 78,990 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,046 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,041 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,433 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,681 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 70,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure steel bracing showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,230 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 57,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,468 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,491 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,038 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,873 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,750 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,425 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracking on sidewalls, but not excessive at this time.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,361 miles

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

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 HMH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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