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HX51 GDE

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,486 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 86,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 81,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,320 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,637 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 64,165 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 63,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 63,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,704 miles

driveshaft gaitors deterioated

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp lens' deterioated

slight bind on drivers side rear

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 53,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers side rear tyre heavily perished and some parts of tread blocks missing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers side rear tyre heavily perished and some parts of tread blocks missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,362 miles

drivers side rear tyre cut on tread

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

drivers side rear tyre cut on tread

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,001 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 44,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 40,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both drivers side tyres perished on tread

long travel on parking brake lever

passenger side front brake reading fluctuates on roller brake test, possible 'high spot' on disc

slight play in drivers side track control arm knuckle

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,502 miles

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

both drivers side tyres perished on tread

long travel on parking brake lever

passenger side front brake reading fluctuates on roller brake test, possible 'high spot' on disc

slight play in drivers side track control arm knuckle

Fail 6 Jul 2009 35,961 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,961 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,449 miles

hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 10 Jul 2008 32,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on dege

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,910 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed) and worn 2mm on edge

offside rear tyre cracking (no cords expossed)

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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HX51 GDE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HX51 GDE, 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 HX51 GDE registered?

HX51 GDE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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