2016 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
1,484 MOT tests on the 2016 Suzuki Ignis are in this dataset, and 85.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (13.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 9.0% of tests against 3.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and wipers — coil spring alone was recorded 108 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.8% in the 0-30k band and 22.0% in the 60-90k band, a 13.2-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.0% | 134 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.9% | 58 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 50 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 44 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.9% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 108 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 51 |
| 3 | Wipers | 46 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 35 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 16 |
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 | 26.2% | 388 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.9% | 251 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.8% | 190 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 93 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 30 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.8% | 26 |
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 | 558 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 731 | 17.0% |
| 60-90k | 168 | 22.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,243 | 14.6% |
| Hybrid | 241 | 14.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 279 | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 298 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 299 | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 306 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 302 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Ignis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 9.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (9.0% 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.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Visibility (3.4% 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.
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 2016 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 1,484 2016 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?
Suspension, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).
Does the 2016 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,484 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.