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KE51 HWV

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,227 mi
Last recorded99,227 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 91,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 91,460 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,185 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,150 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,117 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack balljiont slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,026 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 8 Nov 2016 52,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

front and rear wipers split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,889 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,780 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,789 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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KE51 HWV is a 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 64,715 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 KE51 HWV, 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 KE51 HWV registered?

KE51 HWV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is KE51 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 HWV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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