2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

3,958 MOT tests in 2024. 94.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time94.8%
Failed or needed repairs5.2%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,958 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  2. Tyres1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  6. Suspension0.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.0%
  8. Wheels0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt0.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.8%

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: 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 94.8% of 2021 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,958 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).