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KH51 VHW

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,058 mi
Last recorded34,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 VHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 34,058 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 32,410 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front,offside front and nearside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 30,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,761 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 28,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 24,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,187 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 18,392 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Rear tyes starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,927 miles

both front brake discs becoming slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,753 miles

scale on front discs but not yet to excess

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,193 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated/cracked but not yet to fail criteria but very close advise replacing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 13,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated/cracked but not yet to fail criteria but very close advise replacing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,485 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,039 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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KH51 VHW is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KH51 VHW, 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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What year was KH51 VHW registered?

KH51 VHW is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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