2022 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Mhev CVT 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · NU22 FMM

A 2022 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT with a faultless DVSA history presents as a mechanically sound proposition supported by a clean paper trail. Both recorded MOT tests on 26 February 2026 and 21 February 2025 concluded with passes and zero advisories, meaning no components have been flagged for monitoring, no corrosion has been identified on structural or safety-critical parts, and no wear items have reached intervention thresholds. For a four-year-old car this is a notably tidy record, as even lightly used vehicles typically pick up minor advisories for items such as tyre tread approaching the legal limit, slight brake disc lipping, or early surface corrosion on underbody components. The absence of any such notes suggests the vehicle has not been pushed into the territory where age-related deterioration begins to show on statutory test records, leaving the prospective buyer with a straightforward assessment of roadworthiness at the point of last test. With 14,317 miles accumulated over four years, this Ignis has covered roughly 3,579 miles annually, placing it firmly in low-mileage territory for its age. Such modest usage reduces wear on high-cycle components including brake pads and discs, clutch and torque converter friction surfaces, and the CVT variator components, while limiting fatigue cycling on rubber-mounted parts such as engine and gearbox mountings. Conversely, low annual mileage can permit standing periods during which brake discs can corrode unevenly on the friction face, underbody moisture can persist longer without the drying benefit of regular running, and certain seals and oil-fed components can dry out. Two MOT entries taken roughly twelve months apart confirm the car has been exercised consistently enough to remain on the road and on test, so there is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up that would warrant particular concern about dormant component degradation. From a targeted inspection standpoint, the clean advisory record means there are no specific flagged items to prioritise, but the low mileage and modest annual accumulation merit a focused walkaround and test drive to satisfy yourself that standing time has not introduced issues below the MOT radar. On the road, listen carefully for any brake-related judder or pulsing through the pedal on the first firm application, which would suggest light corrosion has built up on the disc faces; this typically cures itself within a few stops but is worth noting. Pay attention to steering response through tight corners and over uneven surfaces, feeling for any clonks or vagueness that could indicate drying or perished suspension bushes, and listen for CVT-specific behaviour such as juddering on initial take-off or excessive rubber-band revving during moderate acceleration, both of which can point to variator wear even at low mileage. Check the underside and wheel arch liners for any surface corrosion that has not yet progressed to advisory stage, and confirm the hybrid assistance system functions correctly by observing smooth transition between electric and petrol propulsion. Finally, given that the MOT record provides no direct steer on consumable condition, examine the tyres for even wear across the tread face, which on a low-mileage car should remain well above the legal limit, and check the sidewalls for any cracking or ageing that can occur even with plenty of tread remaining. Verify all fluid levels and their condition, confirm the 12V auxiliary battery holds charge reliably and that the hybrid system reports no warning messages on the dashboard, and ensure the CVT transmission fluid has been serviced to schedule as neglect here is far more costly than on a conventional automatic. A thorough test drive on a mix of urban, dual carriageway, and twisty roads, followed by a pre-purchase inspection on a ramp, should provide sufficient confidence given the clean MOT foundation on which any decision rests.