2020 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 12,522 MOT tests, the 2020 Suzuki Ignis recorded a 95.3% pass rate. Against city cars of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), the 2020 Ignis comes out 3.0pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.4%) and tyres (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 613 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Ignis fails 4.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 4.7% of the time against 4.7% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 546 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.4% | 297 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 166 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 57 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 35 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 613 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 168 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 152 |
| 4 | Washers | 86 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 44 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 26 |
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 | 22.3% | 2,790 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.1% | 511 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 474 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 352 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 171 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 62 |
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 | 9,960 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,413 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 126 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 11,343 | 4.7% |
| Petrol | 1,179 | 4.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 107 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 4,188 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 4,109 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 4,115 | 5.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ignis
On a 2020 Ignis, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.4% 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.
- Tyres (2.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% 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 Igniss pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 12,522 2020 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Ignis?
Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by tyres (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,522 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.