2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

1,151 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,151 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.9%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.5%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%

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 2004 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2004 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,151 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 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).