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WA51 BSA

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,633 mi
Last recorded104,633 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,633 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 104,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 99,751 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,852 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,848 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting point missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,136 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe and all componants corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component modified, but not inappropriately rack end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component modified, but not inappropriately inner rackend (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,301 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,952 miles

front brake discs getting badly worn

Pass 16 May 2014 59,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

windscreen marked on nearside

Fail 29 May 2013 57,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

windscreen marked on nearside

Pass 3 May 2012 52,153 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

signs of weathering on all tyres

Fail 3 May 2012 52,153 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

signs of weathering on all tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all 4 tyres signs of weathering on inner and outer side wall an treads

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,711 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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WA51 BSA is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 60,344 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 WA51 BSA, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 BSA registered?

WA51 BSA is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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