Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Suzuki Ignis reliable?

Based on MOT data from 270 vehicles, the 2016 Suzuki Ignis has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Suzuki Ignis are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (36.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (34.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Suzuki Ignis?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Ignis (2016)

270 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Suzuki Ignis

CarHunch analysed 270 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Ignis. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Suzuki Ignis is a reliably tough small car, with a first-time pass rate of 86.5% that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—though nearly one in five have shown a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection. At a median mileage of just over 31,000 miles for an 8-year-old model, these are lightly used examples, yet they're still racking up an average of 7.6 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear accumulates faster than you'd expect for the mileage.

The average of 1.18 failures per vehicle indicates most pass without major work needed, but when they do fail, it's typically something straightforward rather than structural. Have a mechanic specifically check the suspension and brakes on any example you're considering, as these show up repeatedly in the advisory list.

We have limited data for the 2016 Suzuki Ignis — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.18

Over 7.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 22k–41k

For context

These stats describe 270 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 270 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 36.8%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 17.5%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 12.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 11%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Wipers & washers 7.1%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Suzuki Ignis

Based on MOT data from 270 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (83%)	224	86.2%	1.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 40,656 Suzuki Ignis vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.3%

9,046

Red 21.1%

8,574

Silver 17.4%

7,076

Black 10.7%

4,365

White 9.7%

3,925

Orange 5.5%

2,238

Green 5.2%

2,129

Yellow 4.6%

1,856

Grey 2.9%

1,188

Gold 0.6%

250

Turquoise 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Suzuki Ignis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,261

typical

21,871

low mileage

41,282

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Suzuki Ignis vehicles fall between 21,871 and 41,282 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,871 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,871–41,282 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Suzuki Igniss sit.

⚠ Over 55,730 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Suzuki Ignis — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Suzuki Igniss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 252 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.18

Avg failures per vehicle

7.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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