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VN51 WKW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,583 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported adaquetly .

Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported adaquetly .

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front exhaust shield insecure

rear wiper blade rubber in very poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,874 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front exhaust shield insecure

rear wiper blade rubber in very poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,259 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,259 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,814 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,814 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs corroded

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 49,291 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brakes noisy

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,291 miles

rear brakes noisy

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,702 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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VN51 WKW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 64,715 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 VN51 WKW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN51 WKW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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