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VX51 MBY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,307 mi
Last recorded127,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,371 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both bottom ball joint rubbers slighty deterioated

unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes to compensater due to covering

Fail 29 Jan 2016 123,260 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both bottom ball joint rubbers slighty deterioated

unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes to compensater due to covering

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,436 miles

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

both front brakes rubbing slightly

off side front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken away

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 119,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brakes rubbing slightly

off side front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken away

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 111,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system coroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 111,078 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system coroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,150 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes rubbing slightly, braking system may require attention

engine sump corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,150 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brakes rubbing slightly, braking system may require attention

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,479 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 103,479 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 94,625 miles

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

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

front brakes worn slightly

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inside

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both front tie bars

Pass 21 Feb 2009 81,480 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 11 Jan 2008 71,666 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,619 miles

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

play nearside & offside front suspesion strut tops

spare tyre defective

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 MBY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBY, 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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VX51 MBY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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