Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Suzuki Ignis reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,822 vehicles, the 2018 Suzuki Ignis has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Suzuki Ignis?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 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 2018 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 (2018)

5,822 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Suzuki Ignis

CarHunch analysed 5,822 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Suzuki Ignis is a genuinely reliable car, with an 89.6% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and this holds true across both petrol (89.5%) and hybrid (89.7%) variants. Only 11.7% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below the threshold for real buyer concern.

At a median mileage of 23,339 miles for a six-year-old car, these Ignis examples are lightly used, so you're looking at a vehicle with genuine low wear. The average car racks up just 0.7 failures and 4.3 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance rather than structural issues—when you're viewing one, get a pre-purchase inspection to check the basics (brakes, suspension wear), but this cohort shows the model is fundamentally sound.

The 2018 Suzuki Ignis passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.7

Over 5.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–33k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,822 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 5,822 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%

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Wipers & washers 7.1%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Suzuki Ignis

Based on MOT data from 5,822 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.7% 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 (79%)	4,606	89.5%	0.71
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (21%)	1,216	89.7%	0.69

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 2018 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.

23,339

typical

15,853

low mileage

32,940

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Suzuki Ignis vehicles fall between 15,853 and 32,940 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,853 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.

✓ 15,853–32,940 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Suzuki Igniss sit.

⚠ Over 44,469 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Suzuki Ignis — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Suzuki Igniss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 5,674 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.7

Avg failures per vehicle

4.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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