2017 Suzuki Ignis 1.2L Hybrid electric · DT66 HCG

The most recent MOT was on 2026-02-05 — just over four months ago — and it passed, but flagged both front tyres for cracking or perishing. This is the third consecutive year those same tyres have been cited for deterioration. A clear recurring pattern emerges: front tyre perishing (all four entries since 2023), front brake pipe corrosion (2024 and 2025), and brake hose ferrule corrosion (2023–2025, affecting both rear and offside front). The 2024 failure also revealed a fractured offside front coil spring — a serious structural fault that was presumably repaired before the retest later that day. The condition trend is worsening. Tyre issues have persisted without resolution; brake system corrosion has spread from rear to front hoses and pipes; and a critical suspension component failed outright in 2024. None of these items have cleared from the record — they’ve either recurred or expanded. At 19,805 miles over nine years (~2,200 miles/year), this Ignis has very low recorded use. That doesn’t guarantee good condition — in fact, the corrosion and tyre perishing suggest prolonged static periods, infrequent use, or poor storage. Rubber and metal degrade with age regardless of mileage, especially when vehicles sit idle.