2020 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Shvs 1.2L Hybrid electric · KP20 WOC

The Suzuki Ignis presents a mixed but ultimately stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 3 March 2026 at 30,337 miles passing without any defects—a strong indicator of current compliance. The trend over the past two years has been erratic rather than deteriorating, with failures in March 2025 and March 2024 tied exclusively to tyre condition and minor lighting issues, neither of which recurred in the latest test. The absence of advisories or major defects in the 2026 MOT suggests that any previous concerns have been addressed, though the repeated tyre-related failures in 2025—particularly the near-legal-limit tread depths and perishing—hint at either deferred maintenance or inconsistent replacement by prior owners. Mileage accumulation has been unusually low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging just over 5,000 miles annually, which may reflect light use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests (21,880 to 25,883 miles) spans roughly 12 months, while the 2025 to 2026 interval covers another 4,454 miles in just four months—a noticeable but not alarming spike. This suggests the car may have sat idle for stretches, which could mask wear on components like suspension bushes or brake fluid condition. The lack of mileage pressure reduces immediate concerns over high-wear items, but it also means some components may not have been stressed enough to reveal latent issues. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus should be on verifying whether the tyre issues have been fully resolved, as the 2025 failures point to a pattern of neglect in this area. Inspect the current tread depths across all four tyres, checking for uneven wear or edge perishing, and confirm the exact age of the current rubber—tyres older than five years, even with decent tread, can become brittle. The headlamp aim failures in 2024, while not repeated, imply either misalignment or worn-out adjustment mechanisms; a quick check under static conditions will reveal if the beams remain correctly aligned. Beyond these, the suspension and braking systems appear unremarkable in the MOT history, though a closer look at the rear brakes would be prudent given the 2025 test’s mention of items removed from the driver’s view—this could hint at binding calipers or worn pads that weren’t flagged in the pass. Structural integrity looks sound, but a thorough underbody check for corrosion, especially around wheel arches and sills, is advisable given the car’s age and the potential for past neglect.