2021 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
8,094 MOT tests on the 2021 Suzuki Ignis are in this dataset, and 96.5% of them passed. That is 3.1 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 6.6%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.4%) and tyres (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 308 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Ignis fails 3.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 3.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 5.7% in 2023 to 4.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.4% | 274 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.8% | 149 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 78 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 33 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 12 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 308 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 75 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 4 | Washers | 44 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 15 |
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 | 18.9% | 1,534 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.8% | 230 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 217 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 207 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 84 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 16 |
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 | 6,917 | 3.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,110 | 5.8% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 3.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 3,939 | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 4,011 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Ignis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.4% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Tyres (1.8% 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 (1.0% 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 2021 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 8,094 2021 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Suzuki Ignis?
Visibility, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by tyres (1.8%).
Does the 2021 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.1% in the 0-30k band to 3.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,094 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.