2017 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Suzuki Ignis passed 87.9% of its 34,405 recorded MOT tests. City cars of a similar age fail at 11.7%, so the 2017 Ignis sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 7.3% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, wipers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 2,043 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 29.4% once past 120-150k — 3.4× the risk.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 1.9pp more often than petrol ones (13.6% vs 11.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 7.3% | 2,522 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.3% | 1,483 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.4% | 1,164 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 790 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 479 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 64 |
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 | 2,043 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,610 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 878 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 621 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 444 |
| 6 | Washers | 282 |
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 | 24.1% | 8,285 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.7% | 3,688 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.2% | 3,522 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.7% | 1,949 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 994 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 291 |
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 | 17,600 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 13,743 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 2,646 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 345 | 21.4% |
| 120-150k | 51 | 29.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 27,070 | 11.7% |
| Hybrid | 7,334 | 13.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,663 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 6,821 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 6,949 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 6,892 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 7,080 | 15.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Ignis
On a 2017 Ignis, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (7.3% 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.
- Visibility (4.3% 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 (3.4% 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.
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 2017 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 34,405 2017 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Suzuki Ignis?
Suspension, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by visibility (4.3%).
Does the 2017 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 29.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,405 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.