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Suzuki Ignis reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 207,058 MOT tests of cars first registered 2001–2023.

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75.4%pass first time
−0.6 ptsvs typical car
Beats 46%of cars
207,058MOT tests

Verdict

The Suzuki Ignis passes its MOT first time on 75.4% of tests, 0.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (76.0%). That puts it ahead of 46% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2018 Ignis does best (beats 35% of cars) and the 2017 worst (beats 26%).

Of its engines, the 1.2 Hybrid does best (beats 68%) and the 1.2 Petrol worst (beats 29%).

Better than average on emissions & leaks, seat belts & airbags.

Watch these weak spots

Suspension1.3×as often as a typical car
Coil springs2.2×as often as a typical car
Windscreen wipers1.5×as often as a typical car
Brake pipes2.2×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%100%34567891112131415161718192093%87%82%78%60%58%56%56%55%
Suzuki IgnisTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2001
Beats 37%
2002
Beats 42%
2003
Beats 50%
2004
Beats 54%
2005
Beats 43%
2006
Beats 46%
2007
Beats 49%
2016
Beats 19%
2017
Beats 26%
2018
Beats 35%
2019
Beats 48%
2020
Beats 80%
2021
Beats 88%
2022
Beats 89%
2023
Beats 95%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol2016–202076,19084.8%Beats 29%D
1.3 Petrol2001–200754,38456.5%Beats 46%C
1.2 Hybrid2017–202352,75689.7%Beats 68%B
1.5 Petrol2004–200723,72857.1%Beats 49%C

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 2.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 9.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 8.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 6.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 8.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.4 ptsTyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.6 ptsBrakes: 6.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.8 ptsSuspension: 9.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.4 ptsExhaust: 2.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.8 ptsSuspension: 9.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 6.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 8.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 2.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 8.0% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 9.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.4 ptsTyres: 4.5% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.6 ptsBrakes: 6.7% of tests fail on brakes, against 5.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.8 ptsSuspension: 9.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.4 ptsExhaust: 2.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.8 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Suspension: 9.3% of tests fail on suspension, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Suspension
9.3% vs 6.9%
Lights & electrics
8.0% vs 9.5%
Brakes
6.7% vs 5.9%
Visibility
5.4% vs 4.7%
Tyres
4.5% vs 5.2%
Body & structure
2.7% vs 3.1%
Emissions & leaks
2.0% vs 2.8%
Steering
1.6% vs 1.5%
Seat belts & airbags
0.6% vs 1.1%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Coil springs 2.2× typical
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
  • Windscreen wipers 1.5× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Suspension ball joints 2.2× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Wheel bearings 2.4× typical
    Listen for a hum or drone that rises with speed.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%60%80%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k95%86%76%64%55%51%48%47%
Suzuki IgnisTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Windscreen wipers3.8%2.6%1.5×
Coil springs3.4%1.5%2.2×
Headlight aim2.4%2.9%0.8×
Tyre tread depth2.3%1.8%1.3×
Brake pipes2.2%1.0%2.2×
Suspension ball joints1.9%0.9%2.2×
Tyre damage & cracking1.9%3.1%0.6×
Brake lights1.8%1.8%1.0×
Sidelights1.6%1.9%0.8×
Windscreen washers1.3%1.8%0.7×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen37.4
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened33.1
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn26.6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements24.0
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements22.6
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded20.3
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning16.1
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.5
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Suzuki Ignis1 engine94.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Hybrid1,38394.5%Beats 95%A
2022 Suzuki Ignis1 engine93.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Hybrid4,77493.7%Beats 89%A
2021 Suzuki Ignis1 engine92.8% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Hybrid11,33592.8%Beats 88%A
2020 Suzuki Ignis2 engines91.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Hybrid13,90891.6%Beats 83%A
1.2 Petrol1,45490.2%Beats 46%C
2019 Suzuki Ignis2 engines87.8% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol12,57787.0%Beats 33%D
1.2 Hybrid5,34489.8%Beats 76%B
2018 Suzuki Ignis2 engines85.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol27,45885.6%Beats 32%D
1.2 Hybrid7,23885.8%Beats 46%C
2017 Suzuki Ignis2 engines83.2% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol33,10483.2%Beats 25%D
1.2 Hybrid8,77482.8%Beats 30%D
2016 Suzuki Ignis1 engine81.0% passE
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.2 Petrol1,59781.0%Beats 19%E
2007 Suzuki Ignis2 engines60.4% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol9,53059.3%Beats 45%C
1.5 Petrol2,12265.3%Beats 62%B
2006 Suzuki Ignis2 engines57.9% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol5,81858.4%Beats 48%C
1.5 Petrol4,71157.4%Beats 43%C
2005 Suzuki Ignis2 engines55.5% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol9,73155.7%Beats 44%C
1.3 Petrol4,82255.1%Beats 42%C
2004 Suzuki Ignis2 engines57.0% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol8,59757.5%Beats 53%C
1.5 Petrol7,16456.3%Beats 56%C
2003 Suzuki Ignis1 engine56.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol10,90956.2%Beats 50%C
2002 Suzuki Ignis1 engine54.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol8,52754.2%Beats 42%C
2001 Suzuki Ignis1 engine53.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.3 Petrol6,18153.6%Beats 37%D

FAQ

What is the Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate?

75.4% of MOT tests on the Suzuki Ignis were passed first time, based on 207,058 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2001–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 76.0% of the time.

Is the Suzuki Ignis reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 46% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Suzuki Ignis year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2018 Ignis does best for its age and mileage: it beats 35% of cars on UK roads. The 2017 does worst: it beats 26%.

Which Suzuki Ignis engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.2 Hybrid does best: it beats 68% of cars on UK roads. The 1.2 Petrol does worst: it beats 29%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, coil springs, headlight aim. Compared with similar cars, coil springs comes up 2.2× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.