2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,213 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

95%
Pass rate
1,213
MOT tests analysed
5.1%
Fail rate
better than
vs cars of similar age
4
Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate vs benchmarks (lower is better) 2020 Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev 5.1% cars avg 9.5% National avg 9.4%
Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
# Category % of tests affected Tests
1 Visibility 4.2% 51
2 Tyres 2.9% 35
3 Lighting & signalling 1.1% 14
4 Brakes 0.7% 9
5 Seat belts & restraints 0.2% 2
6 Suspension 0.2% 2
Share of tests failing on each category Visibility 4.2% Tyres 2.9% Lighting & signalling 1.1% Brakes 0.7% Seat belts & restraints 0.2% Suspension 0.2%
Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
#Failure itemTimes recorded
1Wipers57
2Tread depth18
3Headlamp aim15
4Washers10
5Tyre pressure monitoring system9
6Brake pads4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
# Category % of tests with advisory Tests
1 Tyres 21.9% 266
2 Brakes 4.3% 52
3 Visibility 3.2% 39
4 Other defects 3.2% 39
5 Suspension 1.6% 19
6 Emissions & environmental 0.8% 10

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage 0-30k 4.3% 30-60k 8.5%
MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.
Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
Mileage band Tests Fail rate
0-30k 955 4.3%
30-60k 247 8.5%

Failure rate by age

MOT fail rate by vehicle age at test 3 yrs 3.2% 4 yrs 5.8% 5 yrs 6.3%
How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev
Dataset year Tests Fail rate
2023 403 3.2%
2024 394 5.8%
2025 416 6.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev

Before buying a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhevs pass their MOT?

94.9% of the 1,213 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev?

Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).

Does the 2020 Ignis Sz-T Dualjet Mhev get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,213 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.

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