2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

5,390 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    172 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.2%
  2. Tyres4.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Brakes2.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2017 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,390 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).