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LK51 EVW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 40,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front/rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,332 miles

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - chassis to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - chassis to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has DEEP cracking around the tread - not structure visible - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 37,773 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 37,773 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,157 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 36,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 34,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,319 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,339 miles

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,761 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 31,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,811 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,733 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,610 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,093 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 25,092 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre low presure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,891 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 23,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,787 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 16,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 14,829 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 14,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LK51 EVW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK51 EVW, 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 LK51 EVW registered?

LK51 EVW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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