2022 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
2,787 MOT tests on the 2022 Suzuki Ignis are in this dataset, and 96.9% of them passed. Against city cars of a similar age (5.8% fail rate), the 2022 Ignis comes out 2.7pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.5%) and tyres (2.0%) 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 74 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.5% | 70 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.0% | 55 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 74 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
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 | 18.2% | 507 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.1% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 77 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 45 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 6 |
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 | 2,536 | 2.5% |
| 30-60k | 236 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 125 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 2,660 | 3.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ignis
On a 2022 Ignis, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (2.5% 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 (2.0% 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 (1.1% 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 2022 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
96.9% of the 2,787 2022 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Ignis?
Visibility, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by tyres (2.0%).
Does the 2022 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,787 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.