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SM02 EXC

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,393 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front fog lamp detatached

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,393 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front fog lamp detatached

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,427 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement grinding noise in reverse (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp detatached

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,326 miles

1mm of tread on inner edges of front tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2013 75,291 miles

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

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

1mm of tread on inner edges of front tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight knock from c.v joints

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,917 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2010 65,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,511 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,399 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,399 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,200 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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SM02 EXC is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM02 EXC, 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 SM02 EXC registered?

SM02 EXC is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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