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NX51 AYU

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 AYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,568 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 61,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,241 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 59,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,152 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,559 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 55,559 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake too high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,406 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front headlamps hazy

drive belt noisy

Fail 14 Oct 2019 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front headlamps hazy

drive belt noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,840 miles

Both front tyres centre tread cracking

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer edge wearing

Offside front outer brake pad wearing low and discs corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but still considered secure

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.00mm *** strong advice (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin **** strong advice <3.00mm, discs corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension top mountings have movement

nearside front tyre worn very low close to tread limit indicators

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked/broken throughout (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed walls and treads perished exposing cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split - tyre flat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front suspension top mountings have movement

nearside front tyre worn very low close to tread limit indicators

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering arm play both side

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,299 miles

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

both side repeater lamps dim recommend change bulbs as soon as possible

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,721 miles

both front side repeators dim

nearside front tie rod end slighth play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,166 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 23,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,087 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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NX51 AYU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 NX51 AYU, 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 NX51 AYU registered?

NX51 AYU is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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