Suzuki Ignis
From 27,649 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Igniss fare better: 2020 models pass at 88.9% vs 64.4% for 2001.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 961 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 961 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 713 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 608 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 598 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 501 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 453 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 317 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 310 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 244 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 231 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.7% of Ignis failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £141.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 85% while Petrol versions pass at 76.9%, a 8 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 87.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 86.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 84.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
8 earlier years
| 2016 | 84.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 66.6% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 65.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 64.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 66% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2003 | 65.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2002 | 63% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2001 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Igniss tested had between 19,037 and 38,632 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,744 median miles, the Ignis has 0.084 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Ignis has a 78.4% MOT pass rate based on 27,649 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Ignis?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Ignis is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 961 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Ignis at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Ignis is 25,744 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,037 and 38,632 miles.
Buying a used Ignis?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £141 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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