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MU51 BWD

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,068 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system - rear hanger snapped

general corrosion to the majority of the underside including suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust system - rear hanger snapped

general corrosion to the majority of the underside including suspension components

majority of rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at the rear compensator valve

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,069 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

sump has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 50,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,177 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,363 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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MU51 BWD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MU51 BWD, 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 MU51 BWD registered?

MU51 BWD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is MU51 BWD safe to buy?

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