At a Glance
The Suzuki Ignis has 27 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk1 (2000-2006) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 402K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Suzuki Ignis common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Suzuki Ignis generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Suzuki Ignis MOT Failures
Every reason Suzuki Ignis vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 12.18% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 9.06% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 7.67% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 7.23% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.88% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 4.64% |
| 7 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 4.57% |
| 8 | Brake disc or drum worn | 3.58% |
| 9 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.84% |
| 10 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.64% |
| 11 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.63% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 2.48% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 2.42% |
| 14 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.40% |
| 15 | Exhaust system fault | 2.22% |
| 16 | Driveshaft fault | 2.13% |
| 17 | Number plate lamp not working | 1.67% |
| 18 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.50% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.48% |
| 20 | Parking brake condition | 1.34% |
| 21 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.22% |
| 22 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.10% |
| 23 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.01% |
| 24 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.96% |
| 25 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.93% |
| 26 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.73% |
| 27 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.72% |
| 28 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.69% |
| 29 | Headlamp fault | 0.69% |
| 30 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.64% |
| 31 | Indicator fault | 0.56% |
| 32 | ABS fault | 0.55% |
| 33 | Seat belt condition | 0.52% |
| 34 | Front suspension fault | 0.48% |
| 35 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.47% |
| 36 | Rear suspension fault | 0.42% |
| 37 | Rear lamp not working | 0.38% |
| 38 | Fog lamp not working | 0.37% |
| 39 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.36% |
| 40 | Steering rack fault | 0.32% |
| 41 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.31% |
| 42 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.29% |
| 43 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.28% |
| 44 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.26% |
| 45 | Airbag warning light on | 0.25% |
| 46 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.24% |
| 47 | Brake lever fault | 0.21% |
| 48 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.19% |
| 49 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.19% |
| 50 | Steering free play excessive | 0.17% |
| 51 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.17% |
| 52 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 53 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.15% |
| 54 | Horn not working | 0.15% |
| 55 | Brake fluid leak | 0.14% |
| 56 | Chassis condition | 0.14% |
| 57 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.14% |
| 58 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.13% |
| 59 | Drag link end worn | 0.11% |
| 60 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.09% |
| 61 | Engine oil leak | 0.09% |
| 62 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 63 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.06% |
| 64 | Propshaft fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 66 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 67 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 68 | Steering operation fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.05% |
| 70 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 71 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.04% |
| 72 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 73 | Brake pedal fault | 0.04% |
| 74 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 75 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Electrical switch fault | 0.03% |
| 79 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 82 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 83 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Electric power steering fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 90 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 93 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 94 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 95 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 97 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 99 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 103 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 105 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 106 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 107 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 111 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 112 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 113 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 114 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 115 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 118 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 119 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 121 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 122 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 126 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 128 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 129 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 130 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 132 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 139 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 146 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 148 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 150 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 152 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 154 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 156 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 162 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 164 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 169 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Suzuki Ignis MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Suzuki Ignis, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Suzuki Ignis problems?
Based on analysis of 402K Suzuki Ignis MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 27 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Suzuki Ignis generation has the most problems?
The Suzuki Ignis Mk1 (2000-2006) (2000–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (31). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Suzuki Ignis?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Suzuki Ignis owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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