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SM18 LUJ

2018 Suzuki Ignis

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,675 mi
Last recorded31,675 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Ignis23,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 LUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 31,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 31,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feeding offside flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2026 31,562 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 14,602 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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SM18 LUJ is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 23,988 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 SM18 LUJ, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM18 LUJ registered?

SM18 LUJ is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is SM18 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 LUJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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