What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Suzuki Ignis?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis are: Lamps & Electrics (9.3% risk), Suspension (9.1% risk), Brakes (8.2% risk).

Suzuki Ignis MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Suzuki Ignis reliable?

Based on 25,863 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis has a 43.1% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

43.1%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis vehicles

Based on 25,863 MOT tests

15.1pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 43.1% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 9.3%

Suspension 9.1%

Brakes 8.2%

Body & Chassis 3.7%

Visibility 3.6%

Tyres 3.3%

Steering 2.0%

How Does This Compare?

Suzuki Ignis MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	6.1%	15,404	Visibility
3-5 years	13.1%	48,576	Visibility
6-10 years	17.9%	10,948	Suspension
11-15 years	39.0%	6,180	Suspension
15+ years	43.1%	25,863	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Suzuki Ignis reliable?

15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis vehicles have a 43.1% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Suzuki Ignis?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 9.3% failure risk
Suspension — 9.1% failure risk
Brakes — 8.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Suzuki Ignis for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Suzuki Ignis, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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