Suzuki Ignis: what fails at MOT
32,000 MOT tests on the Suzuki Ignis in 2024, counted. 18.1% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
18.1% of Suzuki Ignis tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 19.1%, so the Ignis is about average for its age.
It fails most often on suspension (5.1% of tests), lights and electrics (3.5% of tests) and wipers, washers and windscreen (3.2% of tests). It fails on suspension more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,394 | 5.0% | 10.9% | 13,700 8,600 to 20,500 |
| 2020 | 5,230 | 8.5% | 11.5% | 18,500 11,600 to 27,300 |
| 2019 | 3,784 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 24,400 15,700 to 34,900 |
| 2018 | 5,943 | 14.7% | 15.6% | 29,200 19,700 to 40,600 |
| 2017 | 5,952 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 35,100 23,900 to 48,400 |
| 2007 | 1,389 | 44.3% | 41.5% | 79,900 61,000 to 103,100 |
| 2006 | 1,201 | 46.5% | 42.4% | 80,200 60,700 to 104,700 |
| 2005 | 1,612 | 46.8% | 42.2% | 86,200 64,300 to 109,600 |
| 2004 | 1,560 | 45.1% | 42.3% | 88,700 65,300 to 111,300 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Suzuki Ignis tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Ignis | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.1% | 3.0% | More than most |
| Lights and electrics | 3.5% | 4.5% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.2% | 2.5% | |
| Tyres | 2.6% | 3.5% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 3.0% | |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | 1.4% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.9% | 1.4% | |
| Steering | 0.6% | 0.7% |
The parts that fail most
- Coil spring2.5%
- Wipers2.5%
- Headlamp aim1.3%
- Tyre tread1.3%
- Seat belt1.3%
- Brake pipes0.9%
- Ball joint0.8%
- Washers0.7%
- Side light0.7%
- Headlamp0.6%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
- Ball joint: excessively worn0.7%
- Side light: not working0.7%
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.6%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.2%
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.1%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material3.7%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement3.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened2.9%
- Coil spring: corroded2.7%
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)2.2%
- Brake pads: wearing thin2.1%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
Check a Suzuki Ignis's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.