2021 Suzuki Ignis 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · MX21 PXJ

The 2021 Suzuki Ignis presents a largely stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 4 September 2025, when it passed at 20,163 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly consistent, with no serious structural or safety-critical failures recorded across either test. The sole advisory at that latest inspection was a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge, which points to a minor alignment or tracking issue rather than a systemic mechanical defect. A year earlier, on 6 September 2024 at 14,436 miles, the tester flagged a TPMS warning lamp and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. That steering wear is worth monitoring, though the vehicle has covered a further 5,727 miles without the issue escalating to an outright failure, suggesting the wear rate is gradual rather than acute. The mileage profile tells a clear story. Between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests, the car accumulated 5,727 miles, which is consistent with a return to regular use after what appears to have been a period of very light running. The recorded 20,163 miles at roughly five years old equates to approximately 4,033 miles per year, well below the UK average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually. Low-mileage vehicles of this type can suffer from deterioration that does not appear on the clock, including perished rubber bushes, dried-out seals, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines and exhaust components from prolonged standing. The MOT record is sparse, with only two entries available, so the full service and maintenance history cannot be verified from this data alone. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The play noted in the nearside front steering rack inner joint in September 2024 warrants a close check for any worsening free play, knocking over bumps, or uneven tyre wear patterns on the inner edge of the nearside front tyre, which was already flagged as edge-worn at the 2025 test. Have the tracking and wheel alignment inspected, as persistent inner wear is a reliable indicator of toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The TPMS warning lamp from the 2024 test should also be investigated to confirm whether it was a simple sensor recalibration or a slow puncture from a previous tyre damage event. Beyond those items, examine the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and exhaust hangers, as low-use vehicles often develop shallow corrosion that MOT tests do not always capture until it becomes structurally significant.