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GF02 SBO

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,042 mi
Last recorded56,042 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 SBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes around rear limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer mounting temporary repair

Fail 5 Nov 2025 56,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes around rear limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer mounting temporary repair

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 47,919 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror is deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 47,917 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror is deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 38,054 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,647 miles

Clutch biting point high

Exhaust deteriorated

General corrosion to underside and some components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,362 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 25,362 miles

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

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,885 miles

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Fail 4 Sep 2019 24,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,557 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 22,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,411 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

Front brake discs HEAVILY pitted

Nearside front steering arm/tie rod has play in inner joint

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in inner joint

Offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake efficiency 46%. Passed on locks

Fail 30 Aug 2016 21,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket has corroded away from pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords HEAVILY PERISHED (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

Front brake discs HEAVILY pitted

Nearside front steering arm/tie rod has play in inner joint

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in inner joint

Offside front tyre worn on edges and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,484 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 13,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 6,609 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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GF02 SBO is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF02 SBO, 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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GF02 SBO is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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