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SN51 MGV

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 MGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,748 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly missed shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

body panels are damaged

both front light units ate starting to mist up and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,813 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,813 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,492 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,492 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,941 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,987 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,280 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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SN51 MGV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SN51 MGV, 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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SN51 MGV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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