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DR08 DOT

2018 Suzuki Ignis

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Ignis23,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 DOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,222 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 71,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,048 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 65,048 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,252 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 126,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,243 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 45,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,517 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,321 miles

undershields and engine covers fitted......

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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DR08 DOT is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis in Red with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 23,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DR08 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DR08 DOT is a 2018 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 30 September 2018.

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