2002 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · YS52 UWZ
2002 Suzuki Ignis (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 94,964 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI IGNIS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS52 UWZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2023
- 94,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS52 UWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Ignis (YS52 UWZ) between November 2005 and October 2023.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
YS52 UWZ Mileage History
- 10/11/200626,345 mi
- 31/07/200730,287 mi+3,942 mi
- 30/07/200837,814 mi+7,527 mi
- 30/07/200946,534 mi+8,720 mi
- 28/07/201054,484 mi+7,950 mi
- 22/03/201160,878 mi+6,394 mi
- 29/07/201164,285 mi+3,407 mi
- 27/07/201271,948 mi+7,663 mi
- 29/07/201378,240 mi+6,292 mi
- 10/07/201484,160 mi+5,920 mi
- 05/08/201591,054 mi+6,894 mi
- 06/08/201591,060 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/201692,379 mi+1,319 mi
- 01/09/201793,598 mi+1,219 mi
- 28/09/201894,040 mi+442 mi
- 28/09/201894,040 mi
- 28/09/201994,550 mi+510 mi
- 30/09/202094,805 mi+255 mi
- 09/10/202194,888 mi+83 mi
- 30/09/202294,952 mi+64 mi
- 30/09/202294,952 mi
- 07/10/202394,964 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 4,059 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Ignis (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Ignition Switch Carbonisation and Smoking ContactSerious
A notorious issue affecting first-generation Ignis models produced between 2000 and 2004 is carbonisation of electrical grease inside the ignition switch assembly. Due to contact arcing under electrical load, the lubricating grease inside the switch breaks down, becomes conductive, and overheats. This causes smoke and an acrid electrical burning smell to emit from the steering column shroud, leading to melted switch contacts, intermittent ignition loss, and a serious fire hazard if left unaddressed.
- Inner Tie Rod and Steering Rack KnockingModerate
The steering gear on the Ignis is susceptible to premature wear in the inner steering tie rod axial ball joints. Road impacts from potholes and aggressive kerbing transmit shock loads directly through the steering rack ends, creating mechanical play within the joint sockets. This results in an audible clunk or knock through the steering wheel when turning from lock to lock while stationary, alongside wandering steering at higher road speeds and MOT test rejection.
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