2019 Suzuki Ignis: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 Suzuki Ignis?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 Suzuki Ignis than on all cars registered in 2019.

• Coil springs8× usual
  Suzuki Ignis

  4% All 2019 cars

  0.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.4% of all 2019 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.

• Wipers2× usual
  Suzuki Ignis

  6.2% All 2019 cars

  3.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 2% of all 2019 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 2019 Suzuki Ignis MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2019 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  23% 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
  8% 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.

• Suspension
  7% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  3% 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
  1% 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 2019 Suzuki Ignis

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.

• 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 2019 Suzuki Ignis

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

1. Any recent work on the coil springs? (Flagged at MOT 8× as often on the 2019 Suzuki Ignis as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2019 Suzuki Ignis as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?