2007 SUZUKI IGNIS1.5L Petrol

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and deferred preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 106,215 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior due to critical safety issues including a ball joint that was likely to become detached and a split CV boot. The persistent presence of a front oil leak and worn track control bushes across multiple annual tests indicates that the vehicle is experiencing age-related degradation that is only being addressed once components reach a failure threshold. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between August 2020 (77,777 miles) and August 2022 (85,419 miles), where the car covered under 8,000 miles in two years. Low usage often correlates with the deterioration of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring perished tyres and defective wiper blades noted in the 2021 to 2023 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows repeated issues with ball joints, bushes, and strut mounts. The presence of corroded brake pipes noted in both 2023 and 2024, which were merely greased to pass inspection, suggests that structural corrosion is being masked rather than fully treated. Furthermore, the recurring oil leak requires professional monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a significant failure, and the distorted offside rear wheel noted in 2024 should be checked for impact cracks or structural rim damage.