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FY51 WXG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 87,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust underneath the car

Fail 28 Sep 2019 87,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust underneath the car

Pass 29 May 2018 83,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 83,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 79,375 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing lower control arm to sway bar bushes have slight play in them (both N/S and O/S) (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,509 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on shoulders

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,404 miles

NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED .

REAR CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS CORRODED .

Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,484 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,484 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,824 miles

damage to front number plate

unable to fully inspect both rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to front number plate

unable to fully inspect both rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Some general corrosion to suspension components & n/side & o/side sills under vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,397 miles

Some general corrosion to suspension components & n/side & o/side sills under vehicle.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,883 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed, advise

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,381 miles

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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FY51 WXG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY51 WXG, 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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FY51 WXG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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