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HG02 RGZ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,502 miles

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

beam patterns poor

Pass 5 Feb 2024 126,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Fail 5 Feb 2024 126,074 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

horn has a weak tone

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

horn has a weak tone

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 120,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,583 miles

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

Offside Rear brake squealing

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2021 117,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear brake squealing

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,911 miles

BLSV has surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brake units binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

engine stabiliser mount has play

horn poor

underbody has patches of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,911 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat belt buckle loose (7.1.1 (b))

BLSV has surface corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brake units binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

engine stabiliser mount has play

horn poor

underbody has patches of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear low park effort and service effort adjustment required

Nearside rack end has play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,948 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,948 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm has play

both front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

both front outer cv boot gaiters deteriorated

both front track rod gaiters deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are cracked and perished

rear axel mounting areas have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm has play

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

both front outer cv boot gaiters deteriorated

both front track rod gaiters deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are cracked and perished

rear axel mounting areas have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,291 miles

brake pipes corroding

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 96,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hand brake travel high

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 23 May 2014 88,195 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,280 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit and bald on inner edge(strong advise)

both number plate lamps slightly dim

exhaust rear box tail pipe mount broken but exhaust still secure

eye level brake light inoperative

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside wiper slightly smeary

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight play in nearside steering track rod

Pass 26 May 2012 71,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2011 54,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,120 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 41,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,936 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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HG02 RGZ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 HG02 RGZ, 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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HG02 RGZ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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