2000 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Suzuki Ignis passed 68.9% of its 441 recorded MOT tests. Against city cars of a similar age (28.1% fail rate), the 2000 Ignis comes out 3.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.6%) and brakes (18.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rigid brake pipes and service brake imbalance — service brake performance alone was recorded 41 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 39.5% versus 25.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 47.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 31.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 82 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 60 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 32 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 30 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 41 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 38 |
| 3 | Service brake imbalance | 34 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 33 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 29 |
| 6 | Wipers | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 47.9% | 211 |
| 2 | Suspension | 41.5% | 183 |
| 3 | Other defects | 34.5% | 152 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 25.9% | 114 |
| 5 | Tyres | 24.9% | 110 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.7% | 78 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 85 | 25.9% |
| 60-90k | 166 | 29.5% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 36.7% |
| 120-150k | 43 | 39.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133 | 31.6% |
| 2022 | 104 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 93 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 63 | 31.8% |
| 2025 | 48 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Ignis
On a 2000 Ignis, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (18.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2000 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
68.9% of the 441 2000 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Suzuki Ignis?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by brakes (18.6%).
Does the 2000 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.9% in the 30-60k band to 39.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 441 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.