In 2025, 20,875 Suzuki Ignis cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 75% passed first time, compared with 75% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Ignis about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 131 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 5 years old, 88% of Igniss passed first time (all cars that age: 86%). By 20 years, that figure is 54% (all cars: 58%). It starts out ahead of the average car but falls behind from around 20 years, which is worth knowing if you are buying an older one.
Suzuki Ignis All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Ignis passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 356 | 88% | 86% | 19,800 |
| 6 years | 3,123 | 85% | 84% | 31,449 |
| 7 years | 5,851 | 82% | 81% | 36,737 |
| 8 years | 6,086 | 79% | 78% | 42,697 |
| 9 years | 259 | 79% | 75% | 45,730 |
| 18 years | 891 | 55% | 57% | 82,993 |
| 19 years | 751 | 57% | 57% | 84,237 |
| 20 years | 954 | 54% | 58% | 88,095 |
What fails most on a Suzuki Ignis
No single area stands out: the Ignis fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on emissions and leaks and lights and electrics.
Share of Ignis tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 6.3% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.8% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.6% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.0% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.9% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.1% |
What to check when buying a used Ignis
Based on where the Ignis fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Ignis
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a IgnisFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Ignis?
In 2025, 75% of Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,875 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 75%.
What do Suzuki Ignis cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.3% of tests); wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.8% of tests); a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.6% of tests).
Other Suzuki models
Suzuki Swift (69%), Suzuki Vitara (82%), Suzuki Alto (65%), Suzuki SX4 (69%), Suzuki Celerio (83%), Suzuki Jimny (69%). All Suzuki models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.