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GX51 PFU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,673 mi
Last recorded35,673 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 PFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 35,673 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Inner Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in centre tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high leval (1.2.1b)

both steering rack inner tie rods slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,984 miles

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakes sticky

Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

rear brakes sticky

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,218 miles

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

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

rear silencer mounts heavily coroded, replacement soon.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,088 miles

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

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

steering arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,404 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,404 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,554 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,481 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,481 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 PFU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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