2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Coil springs5.6× usual
  Suzuki Ignis

  6.2% All 2018 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 0.9% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

• Suspension arm bushes and joints2.2× usual
  Suzuki Ignis

  5% All 2018 cars

  2.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.4% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Wipers1.7× usual
  Suzuki Ignis

  4.8% All 2018 cars

  2.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1.8% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Common 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  27% 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.

• Suspension
  13% 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.

• Brakes
  10% 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
  7% 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.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  1% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults on the 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Stalling recalls: software and starter-generator belt (2018)

  Some cars

  Two 2018 recalls: software that could stop the battery charging and stall the engine, and a starter-generator belt that could snap, disabling the water pump.

  At the viewing: Ask a Suzuki dealer to confirm both recalls were done.

  Source: What Car?: used Suzuki Ignis (2016-2025) reliability

• Cold judder (automatic) and infotainment freezes

  All engines

  A few automatics judder on cold starts, and some early Pioneer infotainment units froze or wouldn't switch on.

  At the viewing: Drive it from cold and try the screen.

  Source: What Car?: used Suzuki Ignis (2016-2025) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol

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

1. Have the 2018 software and belt recalls been done?
2. Any recent work on the coil springs? (Flagged at MOT 5.6× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 1.7× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Ignis petrol as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?