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GK51 FXU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,806 mi
Last recorded114,806 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 114,752 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2024 111,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2023 110,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear service brake effort low

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear service brake effort low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,650 miles

Central brake light does not work

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 101,650 miles

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

Central brake light does not work

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,408 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,207 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,178 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,834 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 31,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,369 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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GK51 FXU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK51 FXU, 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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What year was GK51 FXU registered?

GK51 FXU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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