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SM51 VZG

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,122 mi
Last recorded85,122 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning SPRING BROKEN (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 79,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

damage at front no plate

rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

damage at front no plate

rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inside surface (3.5.1i)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,592 miles

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,305 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR NO PLATE DISCOLOURED

SUMP CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,328 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake disc heavily corroded on inside

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,736 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 48,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,714 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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SM51 VZG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 VZG, 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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SM51 VZG is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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