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WM51 BPV

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,022 mi
Last recorded139,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 BPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 139,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 139,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 128,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,491 miles

offside rear brake effort

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,374 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated and rubbers slightly split at ends

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,344 miles

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 Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers deteriorated and rubbers slightly split at ends

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,891 miles

Rear exhaust bracket missing.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,382 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,826 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 50,826 miles

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,644 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 4,497 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 4,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 3,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 3,335 miles

o/s/r handbrake support strap broken

rear wiperblade split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 3,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 3,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 2,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 2,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 2,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 2,100 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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WM51 BPV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM51 BPV, 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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WM51 BPV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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