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WG52 BJX

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

61,497 mi
Last recorded61,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 BJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 61,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,497 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,497 miles

Bodywork damaged NSF wing / no sharp edges

Fail 21 Jun 2022 61,497 miles

Bodywork damaged NSF wing / no sharp edges

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 61,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 61,497 miles

Offside Front wing slight damage but no sharp edges

Fail 24 Apr 2021 61,497 miles

Offside Front wing slight damage but no sharp edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 61,497 miles

eml is on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 47,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,208 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,615 miles

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake imbalance

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 30,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,597 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner edge

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2006 21,956 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,956 miles

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,554 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 14,554 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WG52 BJX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 WG52 BJX, 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 WG52 BJX registered?

WG52 BJX is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WG52 BJX shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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