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YE52 ZGL

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

103,549 mi
Last recorded103,549 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 ZGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,549 miles

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

all rigid brake pipes corroded/covered with grease

free play in steering rack

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

high level stop lamp deteriorated

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play in it

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 103,549 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repair carried out (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rigid brake pipes corroded/covered with grease

free play in steering rack

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

high level stop lamp deteriorated

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play in it

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,003 miles

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

high level stop lamp deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting snapped off

rear floor corroded

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

slight free play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,003 miles

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

headlamp lens covers deteriorated

high level stop lamp deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting snapped off

rear floor corroded

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

slight free play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,995 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both upper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both upper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,726 miles

Front Both outer cv boots deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High level stop lamp only half working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges and deteriorated on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Both rear silencer hangars snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Both outer cv boots deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High level stop lamp only half working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges and deteriorated on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,645 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 69,645 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,870 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

front brake pipes into flexi hoses slightly corroded

front to rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

little reserve travel on parking brake

n/s wiper blade ends deteriorated

o/s rear tyre cracking and low on tread, just ok

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,605 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 34,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear spring corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2014 31,392 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 31,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,831 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 17,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,825 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 12,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE52 ZGL is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YE52 ZGL, 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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YE52 ZGL is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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