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VX51 FFH

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,861 mi
Last recorded79,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 77,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,463 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside hand brake cable support broken

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,076 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,851 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,758 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 15,473 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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VX51 FFH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX51 FFH, 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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What year was VX51 FFH registered?

VX51 FFH is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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