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VX51 XLE

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,579 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 118,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 100,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 131,128 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 131,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 94,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 91,483 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 91,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 82,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 65,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 65,429 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 51,331 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 XLE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

VX51 XLE is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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