2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,090 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.2% | 57 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.9% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 66 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 28.0% | 305 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 47 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 34 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 23 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 846 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 230 | 5.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 360 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | 364 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 361 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs
Before buying a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (1.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvss pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 1,090 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?
Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Ignis Sz3 Dualjet Shvs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 5.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,090 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.