2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

422 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 422 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.8%
  2. Lights & electrics29.9%
  3. Suspension17.1%
  4. Body & chassis8.3%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)24.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure21.1%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2001 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2001 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 422 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: excessively binding; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).