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VA18 VHJ

2018 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,604 mi
Last recorded73,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Ignis23,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 VHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,604 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 73,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 27,310 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit also nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 22,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit also nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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VA18 VHJ is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 23,988 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 VA18 VHJ, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA18 VHJ registered?

VA18 VHJ is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is VA18 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 VHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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