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GX51 MJY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 154,978 miles

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

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

corroded n/s outer sill

o/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2021 154,139 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 154,139 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 153,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2020 153,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,918 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 151,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 147,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 147,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes are coated and cannot see current condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat

Rear wiper missing

Fail 29 Jul 2017 142,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (to compensator) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes are coated and cannot see current condition (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat

Rear wiper missing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 138,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 137,161 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2014 135,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2014 135,524 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 125,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,707 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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GX51 MJY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GX51 MJY, 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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GX51 MJY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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