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2016 Suzuki Ignis: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Suzuki Igniss, from 261 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 261 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

261MOT tests in 2025
79%pass first time (all 2016 cars: 75%)
5,100typical miles a year
2.9×the usual rate for coil springs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Suzuki Igniss than on all cars registered in 2016.

  • Coil springs2.9× usual
    Suzuki Ignis
    11.9% All 2016 cars
    4.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.7%, against 2.5% of all 2016 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 joints2.1× usual
    Suzuki Ignis
    13% All 2016 cars
    6.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 1.1% of all 2016 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.

By area

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

  • Suspension
    32% 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
    28% 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
    20% 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
    3% 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

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2023108Tyres 5%
20222,591Tyres 19%
20213,896Tyres 23%
20203,937Tyres 28%
20193,608Tyres 25%
20185,850Tyres 28%
20176,093Tyres 27%
2007898Suspension 53%
2006748Suspension 55%
2005968Suspension 52%
20041,010Suspension 47%
2003701Brakes 50%
2002482Brakes 51%
2001347Brakes 55%

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