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SM02 WYJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 WYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 98,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear under body suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2024 98,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear under body suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure BOOCKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 83,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,404 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,404 miles

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

offside front wiper blade worn / slight smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,796 miles

Nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area and cracking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cuts to tread area and cracking

Offside rear tyre some sidewall damage and cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,796 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area and cracking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cuts to tread area and cracking

Offside rear tyre some sidewall damage and cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,329 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 WYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SM02 WYJ, 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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SM02 WYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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