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SJ51 MPY

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 MPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,313 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,403 miles

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

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

sump replace soon

Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sump replace soon

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,275 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,275 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,067 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,067 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2008 38,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,613 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 35,613 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,942 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 31,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SJ51 MPY is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ51 MPY, 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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SJ51 MPY is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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