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WA51 FTY

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,377 miles

all brake pipes rusty at rear brake compensator

all brakes have very slight bind

engine management lamp on

high level stop lamp incomplete

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

play at steering rack

rear exhaust mount rusty

slight engine oil weep

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

slight play at both front top strut mounts

stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipes to the rear compensator rusty

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be getting low on the insides

high level brake light incomplete

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover perished

rear exhaust mount rusty

slight play in the steering rack

stone chip windscreen

tape on the o/s mirror

Fail 1 Jun 2016 142,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipes to the rear compensator rusty

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be getting low on the insides

high level brake light incomplete

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover perished

rear exhaust mount rusty

slight play in the steering rack

stone chip windscreen

tape on the o/s mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,846 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

high level brake light incomplete

o/s front tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

slight wear front brake discs

stone chip windscreen

Pass 21 May 2014 129,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 129,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,402 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 121,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 111,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,489 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding very slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,866 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,027 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,793 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 61,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,719 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 FTY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA51 FTY, 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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WA51 FTY is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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