2007 Suzuki Ignis 1.3L Petrol · VF07 BWL

The 2007 Suzuki Ignis currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 4 June 2026 at 68,460 miles. The maintenance trend is mixed but broadly improving. A clear failure on 27 May 2026 for excessive play in the nearside front wheel bearing and steering rack inner joint was rectified within eight days, suggesting the previous owner addressed the safety-critical defects promptly. However, the same steering rack inner joint advisory carried over into the June pass, indicating the underlying wear has not been fully eliminated. This is a minor play rather than a dangerous failure, but it confirms the steering rack end is deteriorating and will require replacement in the near term. The mileage pattern is notably uneven. Between the May 2025 test at 59,483 miles and the May 2026 test at 68,236 miles, the car covered 8,753 miles in twelve months, a sharp increase after what appears to be a period of very light use. The recorded 53,112 miles in May 2024 implies the car sat largely idle or was used sparingly for several years prior. The current 68,460 miles represents roughly 3,600 miles per year over nineteen years, confirming low lifetime use but with a recent uptick that may reflect a change in keeper or usage pattern. The gap between 2024 and 2025 is clean, with no recorded defects in the May 2024 pass, suggesting the car was in reasonable order before the recent faults emerged. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The recurring nearside front steering rack inner joint play points to a worn track rod end or rack bush, and the fact it persisted after the May 2026 repair suggests the rack itself may have internal wear. Check for uneven tyre wear on the nearside front, which would confirm prolonged misalignment from the defective joint. The excessive wheel bearing play flagged in May 2026 should have been resolved, but verify there is no roughness or noise from the hub when rotating the wheel by hand. Given the car's age and low lifetime mileage, inspect subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has stood for extended periods. Brake components and coil springs should also be examined for surface corrosion common on older, lightly used city cars.