2021 Suzuki Ignis hybrid: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the hybrid Suzuki Ignis first registered in 2021 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 7,091 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2021 Suzuki Ignis hybrid MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2021 Suzuki Ignis hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres20% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors6% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Brakes3% 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.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Steering1% 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.
Known faults on the 2021 Suzuki Ignis hybrid
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.
- All engines
Cold judder (automatic) and infotainment freezes
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 2021 Suzuki Ignis hybrid
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- 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
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 105 | Tyres 5% |
| 2022 | 2,705 | Tyres 19% |
| 2020 | 11,809 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 10,825 | Tyres 23% |
| 2018 | 17,340 | Tyres 26% |
| 2017 | 18,013 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 776 | Tyres 30% |
| 2008 | – | Too few tests |
| 2007 | 3,133 | Suspension 50% |
| 2006 | 2,656 | Suspension 51% |
| 2005 | 3,500 | Suspension 50% |
| 2004 | 3,531 | Brakes 44% |
| 2003 | 2,576 | Brakes 48% |
| 2002 | 1,773 | Brakes 50% |
| 2001 | 1,260 | Brakes 53% |
| 2000 | 149 | Brakes 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 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score