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VE51 KZH

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,535 mi
Last recorded118,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 KZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,535 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,533 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damages (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,286 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine check light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,238 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,238 miles

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

engine management light on

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

light knock in o/s/f steering/susp.

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f repeter lamp dim

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to sound rough

rear section of ext. replaced

slight damage to front number plate and rear plate wearing

slight damage to o/s chassie

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,597 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wheels stiff to turn by hand

engine management light on

ext/ system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

slight damage to number plates

slight movement in o/s/f susp. area

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,821 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre side walls wearing

engine management light on

ext. system starting to rust in places

general oil leak around engine area (possible sump rusting though)

general wear on front discs

no n/s/r fog light working

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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VE51 KZH is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE51 KZH, 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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What year was VE51 KZH registered?

VE51 KZH is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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