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GU51 XYJ

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2022 114,979 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn retaining device corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 111,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 111,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,940 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,687 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,811 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 89,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise brake efficiency only just met

advise emission standards only just met

advise osf and nsf suspension arms

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,645 miles

front brake discs pitted /worn

Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,645 miles

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

front brake discs pitted /worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,904 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,904 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,442 miles

Nearside front wiper split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front wiper split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,560 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,371 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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GU51 XYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GU51 XYJ, 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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GU51 XYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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