2006 Suzuki Ignis: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Suzuki Igniss, from 748 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Suzuki Igniss than on all cars registered in 2006.
- Coil springs2.2× usualSuzuki Ignis24.6% All 2006 cars11.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.9%, against 3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanicAt 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.
- Rigid brake pipes1.8× usualSuzuki Ignis24.9% All 2006 cars14.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 2.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Steering rack inner joints3.3× usualSuzuki Ignis12.8% All 2006 cars3.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Suspension arm3.1× usualSuzuki Ignis11.6% All 2006 cars3.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Rear fog light4.4× usualSuzuki Ignis5.3% All 2006 cars1.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.3%, against 1.1% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 4.5% here, against 11.1% of all 2006 cars. Braking performance: 2.9% here, against 6.6% of all 2006 cars.
By area
The share of 2006 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension55% 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.
- Brakes39% 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 electrics38% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres32% 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.
- Exhaust and emissions15% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Steering14% 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.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,591 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 3,896 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 3,937 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 3,608 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 5,850 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 6,093 | Suspension 27% |
| 2007 | 898 | Suspension 53% |
| 2005 | 968 | Suspension 52% |
| 2004 | 1,010 | Suspension 47% |
| 2003 | 701 | Brakes 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Suzuki Igniss registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score