2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

1,158 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,158 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    46 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.5%
  2. Suspension25.7%
  3. Brakes20.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2005 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2005 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,158 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).