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RV02 GFJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,205 mi
Last recorded145,205 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 145,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,523 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,543 miles

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

Front top mount slight play

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

slight corrosion

steering arm slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2019 127,492 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front top mount slight play

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

slight corrosion

steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,659 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor adjacent to trailing arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

front and rear underside suspension components rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor adjacent to trailing arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

front and rear underside suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,278 miles

Nearside Front slight play rack end

Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,270 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front slight play rack end

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,009 miles

exhaust centre silencer top heat shield loose and bracket corroded on rear of silencer

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 5 Feb 2014 101,006 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer top heat shield loose and bracket corroded on rear of silencer

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,723 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f door inner handle broken but will allow to open

o/s/f brakes slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,720 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f door inner handle broken but will allow to open

o/s/f brakes slightly binding

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,196 miles

slight lift in n/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,503 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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RV02 GFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV02 GFJ, 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 RV02 GFJ registered?

RV02 GFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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