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VX51 VKC

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 VKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 31 May 2018 93,889 miles

both front to rear both rear and both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 May 2017 88,503 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 70,178 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

slight play in the offside inner rack joint

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

slight play in the offside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,134 miles

2x l.e.ds inoperative in centre stop light

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 33,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 21,091 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,172 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 VKC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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