2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,275 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,275 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    74 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  2. Suspension3.8%
  3. Tyres3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

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 structure12.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2019 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,275 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).