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SF51 NLX

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 NLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,323 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,426 miles

all the steel brake pipes on this vehicle,are presented with a rust proof protective coating

Fail 27 Apr 2013 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,851 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,846 miles

rear tyresside walls cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,185 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 36,185 miles

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

Steering rack has sligt free play and is knocking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,629 miles

F/N/S steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

F/N/S steering arm has slight play

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 32,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,362 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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SF51 NLX is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF51 NLX, 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 SF51 NLX registered?

SF51 NLX is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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