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VX51 XKV

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,190 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 94,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing roll bar (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,883 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 89,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 80,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,003 miles

near side rear tyre has cracking in the tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,009 miles

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,176 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,563 miles

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

rear exhaust box baffles noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box baffles noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,788 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 44,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XKV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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