Suzuki Ignis

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 35,988 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

35,988

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis was MOT tested 35,988 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2000 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 572 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 25 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 16 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 83,994 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,091 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1197cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-3% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread25 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Ignis by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	100%	41	16,091 mi
2020	94%	572	15,895 mi
2019	91%	4,833	26,896 mi
2018	90%	9,125	31,878 mi
2017	87%	9,671	37,938 mi
2016	86%	423	43,616 mi
2007	71%	1,863	83,639 mi
2006	71%	1,645	84,644 mi
2005	69%	2,193	88,103 mi
2004	70%	2,108	90,356 mi
2003	70%	1,622	90,439 mi
2002	70%	1,084	91,142 mi
2001	72%	726	85,274 mi
2000	66%	82	83,994 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Ignis

Is the Suzuki Ignis reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2000 to 2021), the Suzuki Ignis averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 35,988 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Suzuki Ignis has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Suzuki Ignis has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 69%, a 25 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.