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2016 Suzuki Ignis hybrid: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the hybrid Suzuki Ignis first registered in 2016 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 131 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 131 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

131MOTs of 2016 hybrid cars, done in 2023–2025
80%pass first time (all 2016 cars: 77%)
5,200typical miles a year
34%had suspension flagged

Common 2016 Suzuki Ignis hybrid MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2016 Suzuki Ignis hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    34% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    26% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    15% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    5% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Steering
    2% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Suzuki Ignis hybrid

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Suzuki Ignis compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023105Tyres 5%
20222,705Tyres 19%
20217,747Tyres 20%
202011,809Tyres 24%
201910,825Tyres 23%
201817,340Tyres 26%
201718,013Tyres 28%
2008–Too few tests
20073,133Suspension 50%
20062,656Suspension 51%
20053,500Suspension 50%
20043,531Brakes 44%
20032,576Brakes 48%
20021,773Brakes 50%
20011,260Brakes 53%
2000149Brakes 62%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Suzuki Ignis cars first registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score