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SN51 MHE

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 MHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 113,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,233 miles

large chip in windscreen ouitside swept area

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

large chip in windscreen ouitside swept area

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,360 miles

Both front wheels stiff to turn

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,355 miles

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

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

Both front wheels stiff to turn

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,736 miles

screen damage

travel parking brake lever

Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

screen damage

slight corrosion under vehicle brake pipes

slight travel parking brake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,488 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 85,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2009 55,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,009 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2006 19,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

large chip in front screen o/s

o/s front and rear tyres worn to limet of 1.6mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,606 miles

large chip in front screen o/s

o/s front and rear tyres worn to limet of 1.6mm

Pass 17 Sep 2005 31,546 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 MHE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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