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GY52 VJE

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 76,609 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced slam panel split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,003 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both discs lipped

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,350 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing low and perishing

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,360 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,360 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts discolouring and scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,582 miles

Corrosion on steering and suspension components.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,582 miles

Corrosion on steering and suspension components.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,613 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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GY52 VJE is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 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 GY52 VJE, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY52 VJE registered?

GY52 VJE is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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