2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

862 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension24.6%
  2. Lights & electrics23.2%
  3. Brakes22.6%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2006 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 862 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).