2020 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Shvs 1.2L Hybrid electric (clean) · WK20 HKC

The 2020 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet SHVS presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 9 June 2026 at 45,176 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A year earlier, on 24 June 2025 at 33,751 miles, the vehicle also passed without advisories, and the 2024 test on 4 July 2024 at 24,182 miles was equally defect-free. The one historical blemish occurred on 24 June 2023 at 20,986 miles, when the tester flagged both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and slight cracking across all four tyres. The fact that no tyre or wheel-related advisories have appeared in the subsequent three consecutive annual tests strongly suggests the previous owner addressed the issue promptly and has maintained proper tyre condition since. Mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a six-year-old car. The vehicle has covered roughly 7,529 miles per year on average, progressing from 20,986 miles in June 2023 to 45,176 miles by June 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record that would indicate long periods of disuse or odometer anomalies. The annual test intervals, spaced roughly twelve months apart, confirm consistent year-round use rather than sporadic short trips that can accelerate corrosion in exhaust and suspension components. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the areas previously flagged. The 2023 advisory regarding cracking on all four tyres warrants a close check of the current tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth, particularly on the rear axle where wear was historically uneven. The Ignis platform, being a compact crossover, is prone to premature wear on suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links at this mileage. Listen for clunking over speed bumps and inspect for perishing on the front lower arm bushes and rear beam bushes. Given the SHVS mild-hybrid system, verify the starter-generator unit operates smoothly during start-stop cycles and check the 12-volt auxiliary battery voltage, as a failing auxiliary battery can trigger electrical faults not always captured during a static MOT. A brief test drive under braking will confirm no pulling or binding, ensuring the braking system remains in good order since the last clean pass.