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PL02 VEX

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,666 mi
Last recorded115,666 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 115,666 miles

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

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,083 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired trailing arm holed and corroded (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired trailing arm holed and corroded (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,012 miles

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

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

general age related corrosion advice

Pass 19 Nov 2022 107,203 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 107,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 103,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 103,472 miles

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

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

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

front headlight cloudy

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,269 miles

Front headlight cloudy

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front headlight cloudy

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,878 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into and out of load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2017 92,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,252 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets broke

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets broke

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,609 miles

exhaust hanger corroded/broke

Fail 9 Nov 2015 78,469 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust hanger corroded/broke

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

very slight binding at n/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,956 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hanger broke

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 21,510 miles

advise noise on off side front of car when braking possible top shocker mount no play found during mot test

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,107 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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PL02 VEX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 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 PL02 VEX, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL02 VEX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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