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SV02 CHO

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 CHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,487 miles

both inner sills to floor corroded

both rear suspension trailing arms corroded

both rear upper chassis corroded

near side front steering rack end and or track rod ens has slight wear

Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

both inner sills to floor corroded

both rear suspension trailing arms corroded

both rear upper chassis corroded

near side front steering rack end and or track rod ens has slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 78,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,840 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,430 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Suspension Bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Suspension Bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General Under Body Corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Suspension Bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Suspension Bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General Under Body Corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,599 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,579 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,104 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 50,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 42,097 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,090 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,702 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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SV02 CHO is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SV02 CHO, 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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SV02 CHO is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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