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Suzuki Ignis reliability by build year

Coverage 2017-present1 named generationHatchbackHYBRID ELECTRIC / PETROL
At a glance

Suzuki Ignis built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Suzuki Ignises built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

16% of MOT tests on Suzuki Ignises built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Suzuki Ignises built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Suzuki Ignis's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Ignis's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Ignis Mk2 (MF)

Mk2 (MF) (2017-present)

Average
PETROLHYBRID ELECTRIC

16.3% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 6,813 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL

31.7% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 1,194 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Suzuki Ignis.

See every build year for the Suzuki Ignis

Side-by-side

Suzuki Ignis generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (MF) (2017-present)
Average
Average16.3%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 6,813 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating31.7%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 1,194 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Ignis, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Suzuki Ignis fail rate by age

This chart combines every Suzuki Ignis ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
3,3486.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4,4057.9%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,7238.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
5,34013.9%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
6,81316.3%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
5,22217.9%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
8113.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
52931.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,13632.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,31832.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,25330.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,19431.7%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
86431.3%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
52229.5%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
32333.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Suzuki Ignis stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Suzuki models

5th of 7

5th lowest fail rate of 7 Suzuki models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

38th of 84

38th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

16.3%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Suzuki Ignises

These issues come from 7-year-old Suzuki Ignises, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.6%
    Advisory: 1,707Fail: 77 (4% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.5%
    Advisory: 1,412Fail: 160 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    9.6%
    Advisory: 795Fail: 153 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    8.2%
    Advisory: 256Fail: 435 (63% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.2%
    Advisory: 442Fail: 11 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 6,813 MOT tests on 7-year-old Suzuki Ignises, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Suzuki Ignises notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Suspension + Tyres37%
  2. Brakes + Suspension27%
  3. Brakes + Tyres27%
  4. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers11%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,551 MOT tests on Suzuki Ignis cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Suzuki Ignis.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

8 recalls in all

All 8 Suzuki Ignis recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 6 more

Top concerns

  • Fire may occur
  • Airbag may deploy irregularly
  • The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 14.2%, against 16.3% for the Suzuki Ignis, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    DS 3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.9%

    No clear edge over the Suzuki Ignis on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    6,861 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 16.3% for the Suzuki Ignis, both built around 2018.

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Peugeot 108

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    5.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.5%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.4%, against 2.3% for the Suzuki Ignis.

    10,851 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Suzuki Ignis across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 5th lowest fail rate of 7 Suzuki models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 6,813 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Suzuki Ignis ever sold: 36,071 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 6,813 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.