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YJ02 GBV

2002 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Ignis60,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 115,735 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 115,522 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalk marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 115,233 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall and is also cracked along sidewall

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 111,587 miles

E M L light on

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge and tread splitting

offside mirror loose/damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 111,587 miles

E M L light on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge and tread splitting

offside mirror loose/damaged

Pass 10 May 2017 105,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 100,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres splitting on tread

slight bind at offside front wheel

Fail 11 May 2016 100,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres splitting on tread

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,396 miles

E M L light on

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged close to rim

offside rear tyre splitting/perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Apr 2015 96,396 miles

E M L light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged close to rim

offside rear tyre splitting/perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 14 May 2014 92,103 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 92,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres low on tread and worn to zero on inner edges recommending replacement now

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall close to rim all the way round

offside rear foot brake slight low effort noted

slight bind noted at offside rear wheel

Pass 1 May 2013 87,123 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavily split

offside mirror loose

Pass 10 May 2012 83,150 miles

bind noted at nearside front wheel

both rear tyres splitting/perishing,slight out of shape and screw noted in offside rear inner shoulder

front and rear exhaust brackets snapped

offside mirror loose

suspect nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Fail 9 May 2012 83,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bind noted at nearside front wheel

both rear tyres splitting/perishing,slight out of shape and screw noted in offside rear inner shoulder

front and rear exhaust brackets snapped

offside mirror loose

suspect nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 10 May 2011 79,165 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside mirror loose

Fail 9 May 2011 79,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear hand brake slight low effort noted

offside mirror loose

slight bind noted at both front wheels

slight bind noted at offside rear wheel

Pass 22 May 2010 75,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,719 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 62,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 55,019 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2008 54,893 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 46,598 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 46,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers screenwasher is poor

offside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate is discoloured

Pass 17 May 2006 35,088 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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YJ02 GBV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YJ02 GBV, 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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YJ02 GBV is a 2002 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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