2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

857 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 857 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    50 marked dangerous
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.6%
  2. Suspension23.0%
  3. Lights & electrics22.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  5. Body & chassis7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Tyres7.0%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.7%
  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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2003 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2003 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 857 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Suzuki Ignis?

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

Is the 2003 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).