2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,908 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    57 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.1%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  2. Tyres2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Brakes0.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Suspension0.1%

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 structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2020 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,908 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).