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MW51 BNU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 BNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer both outer sills have surface rust

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer both outer sills have surface rust

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 20 Oct 2022 104,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 22 Aug 2022 104,311 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front head lamp lens dulling

Front o/s and n/s inner steering rack joint have slight play

Front reg plate cracked still readable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER BODY IN A DRY RUSTY CONDITION

Pass 13 May 2021 102,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 102,584 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 99,272 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,209 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,171 miles

Front Tracking. Wheel alignment outside of specification. (Tyres wearing uneven)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Front Tracking. Wheel alignment outside of specification. (Tyres wearing uneven)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,124 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 69,320 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,284 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 65,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear both sides brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,313 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear both sides brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,758 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,631 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 51,631 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 38,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 19,071 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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MW51 BNU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 MW51 BNU, 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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MW51 BNU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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