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VK02 RXJ

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 RXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 152,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 152,873 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 138,249 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 138,249 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2023 115,786 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 99,094 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides may improving if polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 99,094 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides may improving if polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 87,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Foglight loose

Surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2020 85,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Foglight loose

Surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,053 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,828 miles

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

Offside Front fog light loose

Oil leak very rusty sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Front inner brake discs badly deteriorated.

Front inner brake pads 75% worn?

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

Rear suspension coil springs corroded at top.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,696 miles

Front inner brake discs badly deteriorated.

Front inner brake pads 75% worn?

Rear suspension coil springs corroded at top.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,039 miles

Both front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

O/S/F foglamp working but insecure.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,734 miles

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

rear tyres perished / cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,734 miles

rear tyres perished / cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,291 miles

Both front tyres have 2mm min tread left.

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked.

N/S door mirror glass slightly insecure.

N/S/R number plate lamp slightly dim.

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Rear number plate backing deteriorated.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,291 miles

Both front tyres have 2mm min tread left.

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked.

N/S door mirror glass slightly insecure.

N/S/R number plate lamp slightly dim.

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge.

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

Rear number plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,430 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges-tracking?

O/S/F foglamp insecure.

Rear no plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Rear wiper blade not contacting screen.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,118 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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VK02 RXJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VK02 RXJ, 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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VK02 RXJ is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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