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KG51 JWU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 138,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,704 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 129,702 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,259 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,396 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,520 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,326 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,326 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,533 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,785 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,300 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 42,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,509 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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KG51 JWU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KG51 JWU, 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 KG51 JWU registered?

KG51 JWU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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