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LJ51 VUS

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,911 mi
Last recorded107,911 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,911 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 104,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 93,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front side indicator lamp cover missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,713 miles

nearside front side indicator lamp cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage to offside rear

Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage to offside rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate damaged

Rear Wiper not clearing screen

Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Wiper not clearing screen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres side walla started to perish.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres side walla started to perish.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 30 Aug 2005 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,261 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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LJ51 VUS is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ51 VUS, 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 LJ51 VUS registered?

LJ51 VUS is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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