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GX51 OBL

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,967 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes around compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in both o/s and n/s front suspension top mounts

Slight play in o/s inner track rod

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2018 150,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes around compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play in both o/s and n/s front suspension top mounts

Slight play in o/s inner track rod

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 149,164 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2016 149,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

front exhaust metal mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 149,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

front exhaust metal mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 146,333 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,122 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,499 miles

advise o/s/f rack end worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 139,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f brake slight bind

advise o/s/f rack end worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished.

offside rear tyre perishing .fuel filler cap slight damage.

slifgr play/wear in o/s track arm inner joint.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 131,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished.

offside rear tyre perishing .fuel filler cap slight damage.

slifgr play/wear in o/s track arm inner joint.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 17 Sep 2012 122,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 27 Aug 2011 118,013 miles

Both front suspension lower arm combi bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

Slight judder on front Brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OBL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX51 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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