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SN51 VZL

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 VZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 80,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills have light corrosion

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

rear towing eye bracket corroded

vehicle has light corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills have light corrosion

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

rear towing eye bracket corroded

vehicle has light corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,836 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,007 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,007 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,734 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 VZL is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SN51 VZL, 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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SN51 VZL is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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