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SH51 WDA

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,989 mi
Last recorded91,989 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 WDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,989 miles

corrosion forming on chassis rails

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

engine management light illuminated

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to load valve CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear inner sill and rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking at rear load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to load valve CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear inner sill and rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly nosey when rotated (close to excessive)

rear chassis rails and offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar cross member damaged by impact. bent inwards

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,786 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front anti roll bar cross member damaged by impact. bent inwards

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,880 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 51,523 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,518 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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SH51 WDA is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH51 WDA, 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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SH51 WDA is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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