Common problems by part
Suzuki Ignis brakes problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 19,706 MOT tests · Updated
At 5 years, 0.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Suzuki Ignis failed on brakes, against 2.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 19,706 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years), 173 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 3 to 8 years, 86,194 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Brake pads under 1.5 mm, 0.3 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 5 years, against 2.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 5 (all test years). The Suzuki Ignis fails less often here.
Why it matters
A brakes fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated dangerous by DVSA.
What to check
Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.
Suzuki Ignis brakes fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14,400 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| 4 | 17,588 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| 5 | 19,706 | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| 6 | 15,906 | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| 7 | 12,220 | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| 8 | 6,374 | 2.4 | 4.8 |
All first-use years of the Suzuki Ignis pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the brakes at 5 years
Fails
- Brake pads under 1.5 mm: 0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.7. Replace brake pads: estimated £72–£174 (0.6–1.2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £25–£80) Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened: 2.9 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 6.4. Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MOT advisory
- Brake pads: wearing thin: 2.7 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 8.8. Brake pad(s) wearing thin MOT advisory
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively: 1.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.2. Brake disc worn, but not excessively MOT advisory
- Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material: 0.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOT advisory
Replace brake discs and pads cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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- Model risks for this year and fuel
- What similar cars did at their next MOT
- Repairs ahead
- Viewing checklist
By engine and fuel
- 1.2 petrol: 0.8 per 100 at 5 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 12,482 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look through the wheels at the discs for a deep lip or heavy scoring, and check the brake pipes under the car for flaky rust. On the drive the car should stop straight with no pull or judder.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
Check one Suzuki Ignis, not the average
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- Check a Suzuki Ignis's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Suzuki Ignis problems
Brakes on rival models
- Fiat 500 brakes problems: 2.8 per 100 MOT tests at 5 years, against 0.9 for the Suzuki Ignis (83,857 MOT tests)
- Toyota Aygo brakes problems: 2.8 per 100 MOT tests at 5 years, against 0.9 for the Suzuki Ignis (82,673 MOT tests)
- Hyundai i10 brakes problems: 3.5 per 100 MOT tests at 5 years, against 0.9 for the Suzuki Ignis (69,934 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Suzuki Ignis have more brakes problems than other cars?
0.3 to 0.4 times the brakes fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 5 years (all test years), from 19,706 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 4 of the 6 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Suzuki Ignis brakes problems?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 5 years failed on brakes, against 2.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 19,706 MOT tests).
What is the most common Suzuki Ignis brakes fail?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 5 years: Brake pads under 1.5 mm (62 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 86,194 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare