2019 Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet Shvs 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · AV69 VCY

A clean and largely unblemished MOT record defines this Suzuki Ignis, with the most recent test on 9 June 2025 passing without a single advisory or defect noted, and this follows an identical clean pass from 19 June 2024. Earlier entries from January and November 2023 likewise returned clean passes, and the only failure on file dated 6 November 2023 was recorded with no defects logged at all, suggesting an administrative or tester-cancelled entry rather than a genuine mechanical non-compliance, as a retest on the same date passed without issue. Across the visible testing history there is no recurrence of brake, suspension, tyre, lighting, or corrosion advisories, which gives a broadly reassuring picture of structural and mechanical roadworthiness for a car now in its seventh year. The recorded mileage of 11,002 miles against a 2019 registration equates to roughly 1,572 miles annually, which is markedly below typical usage for a city-focused hybrid-assisted hatchback of this age. There is an evident gap between the January 2023 test and the prior history, and the mileage accumulation between MOTs is small and consistent rather than showing any sudden spikes, pointing to a vehicle that has either covered short regular journeys or spent extended periods laid up between uses. Mechanically, such low annual mileage often means brake discs and pads may have suffered surface corrosion from lack of regular use, tyre sidewalls and rubber components can harden or perish from standing, and the 12V battery along with the hybrid supplementary electrical system may have been left to discharge on multiple occasions. Coolant, brake fluid, and oil will still age regardless of distance covered, so service interval compliance by time rather than mileage becomes the more relevant gauge of internal condition. Given the absence of any flagged components, the inspection focus should fall on the areas most commonly affected by low-mileage and light-use patterns. On a test drive, listen for any judder or vibration through the brake pedal on the first firm application, which would indicate corroded front discs, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking that might suggest a binding or seized caliper piston. Check the underside for any surface rust on the exhaust, subframe, and rear axle beam, as even clean MOT records will not flag cosmetic corrosion before it becomes a structural issue. Inspect all four tyres for uneven inner-edge wear, cracking of the sidewalls, and check the manufacturing date on the sidewall, as older tyres on a low-mileage car are a known concern even if tread depth remains legal. Pay particular attention during the test drive to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps or uneven surfaces, which on the Ignis commonly traces to worn anti-roll bar bushes or bottom arm bushes, and listen for any clonking from the rear beam bushings. Steering should feel tight without excess play at the straight-ahead position, and the clutch should engage smoothly without any slipping under hard acceleration. Start the engine from cold and listen for any excessive rattle from the timing chain area, as the 1.2 Dualjet unit is known to develop chain stretch symptoms, and observe the hybrid boost assistance function during gentle acceleration to confirm the SHVS system is operating normally. Finally, verify that the service book documents time-based oil and filter changes despite the low mileage, and confirm the age of the 12V battery, as these are the two most likely serviceable items to have been overlooked on a low‑use vehicle of this profile.