Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 309 vehicles, the 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT (2020)

309 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 309 real MOT records for the 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 309 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Suzuki Ignis SZ-T is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 92.7% first-time pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 3.9%, so safety isn't a concern here.

At just 14,586 miles median mileage, these cars are still young and lightly used, which explains why failures average only 0.21 per vehicle. The 1.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear items rather than structural problems—when you're buying one, ask the seller for the full MOT history to check whether advisories are repeating or progressing.

The 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 3.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 309 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 309 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	306	95%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,049 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.3%

519

Blue 19.1%

391

White 17.9%

367

Green 13.2%

270

Black 9.3%

190

Orange 5.5%

112

Yellow 5%

103

Brown 4.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,586

typical

8,780

low mileage

21,470

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles fall between 8,780 and 21,470 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,780 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,780–21,470 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 28,984 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 288 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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