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LS51 CEA

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

40,551 mi
Last recorded40,551 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 CEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 40,551 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,045 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 38,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both Side (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,788 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking at the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,788 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking at the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,141 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2021 36,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,191 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 35,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 33,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 30,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords michelin energy saver 165/70r14 81t (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking up and low on tread

rear tyres cracking up on inner and outer walls

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,301 miles

hand brake cable loose at rear

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,043 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 27,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 23,152 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,553 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,858 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split. Clearing the screen well.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,497 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 14,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,988 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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LS51 CEA is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LS51 CEA, 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 LS51 CEA registered?

LS51 CEA is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LS51 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 CEA shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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