2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

245 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.0%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Lights & electrics3.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%

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 structure18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2016 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 245 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).