2017 Suzuki Ignis 1.2L Petrol · GM66 FNK

The Suzuki Ignis presents a stable and generally sound mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 16 January 2026, when it passed at 38,804 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly improving, with the January 2026 test recording only minor advisories rather than outright failures. Both front Macpherson strut top bushes were flagged as worn but not yet causing excessive movement, and the offside rear tyre carried a superficial cut that had not penetrated to the ply or cords. These are not structural failures. They are wear indicators typical of a nine-year-old vehicle, and the absence of brake, suspension, or emissions failures suggests the core mechanical systems remain in reasonable order. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2017 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,312 miles per year over nine years. Between the January 2023 test at 27,310 miles and the January 2025 test at 34,582 miles, the car covered approximately 7,272 miles in two years, which is still well below the UK average. The jump from 34,582 miles in January 2025 to 38,804 miles by January 2026 represents 4,222 miles in twelve months, consistent with light but regular use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record that would suggest long periods of neglect or, conversely, severe high-mileage abuse. The annual testing pattern is regular and uninterrupted. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension, given that both upper strut pin or bush assemblies were flagged as worn in January 2026. Worn top bushes can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocking over bumps, so checking for play with the front end raised is essential. The offside rear tyre cut should be examined in person to confirm it remains superficial and has not deepened or spread since the test. Beyond the flagged items, the low annual mileage means the exhaust system, brake discs, and calipers may have experienced more corrosion from short trips than from wear itself. Inspecting for surface corrosion on brake components, exhaust mounting points, and subframe seams would be prudent, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods can develop corrosion that high-mileage vehicles driven daily sometimes avoid.