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GL02 VAU

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,201 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play at top mounts off load. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both. ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dipped beam patterns poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent fuel tank visible pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

advise nearside rear number plate lamp dim.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps dipped beam patterns deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cylinder . (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise horn note deteriorated.

advise steering rack some play at inner joints.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps dipped beam patterns deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cylinder . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise horn note deteriorated.

advise steering rack some play at inner joints.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,936 miles

Exhaust hanger broken front

Front number plate has minor damage

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has play

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has play

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust hanger broken front

Front number plate has minor damage

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has play

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has play

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

Offside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Offside Front Tyre cracking.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm .pin hole in dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern faded. (1.7.5a)

advise bolt missing from nearside headlamp top mounting.

advise offside front tyre cracking.

advise steering rack inner joints some play.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,904 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 19 Sep 2012 80,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,555 miles

Rear regestration plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,882 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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GL02 VAU is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GL02 VAU, 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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GL02 VAU is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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