2022 Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet Mhev CVT 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · CP22 VPV

A defining characteristic of this Ignis is the universal tyre deterioration flagged across the entire set, recorded at both the 2025 and 2026 MOT tests. All four tyres — nearside front, offside front, nearside rear, and offside rear — were noted with perishing and cracking at the most recent assessment, a pattern that had already been established the previous year. This is unusual for a vehicle of such modest mileage and points to age-related polymer degradation rather than wear from use. Tyres manufactured before approximately 2021 are widely understood to be approaching the end of their safe service life, and a full replacement set should be anticipated as an immediate cost regardless of remaining tread depth. Separately, the most recent assessment on 24 April 2026 initially resulted in a failure due to both front wiper blades failing to clear the windscreen effectively, before the car was presented for a retest the same day and passed. This wiper defect is a straightforward maintenance item rather than a structural concern, but it should be remedied promptly to ensure clear visibility in poor weather. The recorded mileage of 7,842 miles over four years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 1,960 miles, which is considerably below the typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. This low-mileage profile reduces wear on major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension components, as confirmed by the absence of any advisories relating to brake discs, pads, callipers, coil springs, or bushes in the recorded history. However, low-mileage vehicles that have accrued negligible distance since their tyres were originally fitted can present specific risks; rubber compounds deteriorate through oxidation regardless of use, and the perishing flagged at two consecutive tests illustrates exactly this phenomenon. The CVT automatic transmission and mild-hybrid system remain untested in the MOT record due to their type-approval status, so a thorough road test of the transmission behaviour and hybrid system warning indicators is advisable. For a prospective buyer, the inspection priorities are tightly focused on the items raised in the advisories. With all four tyres flagged for cracking and perishing in April 2026, the car should be considered to require a complete new set before further use, and the sidewalls and tread grooves should be physically examined for any visible crazing or sidewall bulges. Pay particular attention to uneven wear across the axle, which on a low-mileage car could indicate tracking misalignment or a worn suspension component such as a track rod end or wishbone bush. During the test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, and feel for any vibration or pulling through the steering wheel that might suggest the tracking needs correction once new tyres are fitted. The front wiper failure recorded on 24 April 2026 is a minor maintenance concern but should still be verified. Both wiper blades should clear the screen cleanly with no smearing, skipping, or juddering, and the washer system should be checked for adequate pressure and spray pattern. Beyond the recorded advisories, it remains important to conduct a general road test paying attention to CVT transmission behaviour; any juddering, slipping, or unusual engine revving during light acceleration could indicate developing issues with this unit. The Ignis should also be inspected for any signs of corrosion on underbody components, particularly given the relatively low annual mileage which sometimes correlates with shorter, lower-speed journeys that can accelerate surface oxidation on exposed steel. Finally, confirm that all hybrid system warning lamps extinguish correctly on ignition and that the stop-start function operates as intended, as the mild-hybrid electrical architecture falls outside the scope of MOT testing and would only be flagged during a diagnostic scan.