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VU52 BXH

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,517 mi
Last recorded161,517 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 BXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 161,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,175 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 148,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 137,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in edge of tread n/s/r tyre.

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 137,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in edge of tread n/s/r tyre.

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,692 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,488 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 112,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,330 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,280 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,280 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU52 BXH is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU52 BXH, 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 VU52 BXH registered?

VU52 BXH is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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