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GV51 GCY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,168 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

number plate light cover/handle missing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,867 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 67,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long hand brake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,614 miles

long hand brake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

near side front brake pipe temporary repair

offside front tyre has sid wal damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2010 61,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre has sid wal damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,204 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Oct 2009 54,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,507 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,020 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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GV51 GCY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV51 GCY, 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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GV51 GCY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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