2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

5,370 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    160 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure14.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2018 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2018 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,370 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).