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RN51 VJY

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 VJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,334 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Front section Exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,148 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Front section Exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 90,479 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both front and rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,798 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,167 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,886 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,886 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,222 miles

2 bulbs out in upper stop light

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,222 miles

2 bulbs out in upper stop light

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,582 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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RN51 VJY is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RN51 VJY, 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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What year was RN51 VJY registered?

RN51 VJY is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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