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HW51 EXD

2001 Suzuki Ignis

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,277 mi
Last recorded120,277 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 EXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 120,277 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 120,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,900 miles

Engine idle speed higher than expected

Headlamp beam images poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2024 113,900 miles

Engine idle speed higher than expected

Headlamp beam images poor

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 110,582 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 106,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear service brake lazy

Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ compensater valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,980 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ compensater valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,807 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,351 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,679 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 81,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,728 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,726 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,836 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Aug 2013 66,664 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,876 miles

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)

malfunction indicator light on

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 30,717 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,717 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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HW51 EXD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW51 EXD, 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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What year was HW51 EXD registered?

HW51 EXD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HW51 EXD safe to buy?

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