2017 Suzuki Ignis 1.2L Petrol · DL67 ACJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2026 at 22 845 miles with no recorded defects. The preceding test on 17 April 2026 had failed due to a serious rear‑shock fluid leak and structural damage to both rear tyres, but the issues were evidently rectified within a three‑day window, resulting in a clean pass. This rapid correction indicates an improving maintenance trend, as the earlier years (2020‑2025) showed consistent passes with no advisories, suggesting that the recent faults were isolated incidents rather than a deteriorating pattern. Mileage accumulation has remained low for a 2017 model, averaging roughly 2 500 miles per year. Between December 2020 (12 768 miles) and April 2025 (22 532 miles) the vehicle added about 9 764 miles over 4.25 years, then only 1 313 miles in the year leading to April 2026. The recent jump, while modest, is still well below typical annual usage for this age group. The data set is sparse after 2025, with two tests clustered in early April 2026, highlighting a brief but intensive inspection cycle that likely stemmed from the earlier failure. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear suspension assembly for fluid leaks from the shock absorbers and examine both rear tyres for structural separation, tears, and perishing. The suspension bushes and mounting points should be checked for wear, as repeated rear‑tyre damage can stress these components. Brake performance, particularly the rear calipers and discs, merits a close look for binding or uneven wear, given the vehicle’s low‑mileage profile which can sometimes mask early corrosion. Finally, a thorough under‑body scan for rust or corrosion around the rear chassis and exhaust mounting points will reveal any hidden structural compromise that the recent MOT advisories may have masked.