2019 Suzuki Ignis 1.2L Petrol · CE19 BDZ

The Suzuki Ignis presents a sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 March 2026, where it passed cleanly at 44,571 miles with zero defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend is firmly improving. A fractured offside front coil spring and play in the steering rack inner joint were identified and rectified during the March 2024 test cycle, and both issues have remained resolved through two subsequent annual inspections. No new advisories or failures have materialised since, indicating the underlying faults were properly addressed rather than temporarily masked. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a seven-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2023 test at 15,869 miles and the March 2026 test at 44,571 miles, the car covered roughly 28,700 miles across three years, averaging just under 9,600 miles annually in that window. That is a modest uptick from the earlier average of around 6,367 miles per year over the vehicle's full life, but it remains well within normal usage parameters. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The 2024 failure for a fractured offside front coil spring is the most significant item in the record. A broken coil spring is not a consumable wear item; it is a structural failure that can cause sudden ride-height changes, uneven tyre wear, and unpredictable handling. Its repair should be verified in person by inspecting both front coil springs for cracks, sag, or corrosion, and confirming the replacement spring matches the original specification. The accompanying play in the offside steering rack inner joint also warrants a physical check. A buyer should jack the front corner and check for clunking or free play at the track rod end while an assistant turns the steering wheel, as residual wear here can indicate the rack itself is degrading. Beyond the flagged items, the car's age and mileage mean standard mechanical due diligence applies. Inspect the front suspension lower arms and bushes for perishing, check the condition and thickness of the front brake discs and pads, and examine the underside for corrosion given the car is now over seven years old. The clean 2025 and 2026 passes provide reasonable confidence in the current state, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the front end remains advisable to confirm the 2024 repairs have held.