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VX51 JZF

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,744 mi
Last recorded46,744 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,743 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,631 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,891 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 90,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear mounting corroded (but system still supported )

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear mounting corroded (but system still supported )

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,301 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 77,301 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,547 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 73,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,653 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both inner rack joints have slight play

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both inner rack joints have slight play

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,331 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,604 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 48,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JZF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VX51 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

VX51 JZF is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 JZF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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