Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,167 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV?

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 (2021)

1,167 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,167 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Suzuki Ignis SZ-T is notably reliable, with a 93.9% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—this hybrid is genuinely impressive on its first test. Dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4%, so you're not buying into a safety concern.

At 17,370 miles median for a three-year-old car, these Ignis examples show typical wear patterns with very few failures (0.15 per vehicle on average) and only minor advisories cropping up (1.2 per vehicle). Check the service history and suspension components when viewing one, as these are the most common advisory items, but overall you're looking at a mechanically sound small hybrid that should prove economical and trouble-free.

The 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,167 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 1,167 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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%)	1,159	95.2%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,955 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.3%

1,000

White 19.9%

788

Blue 15.4%

609

Green 14.4%

568

Black 9.8%

386

Orange 6.5%

258

Brown 4.5%

177

Yellow 4.3%

169

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV 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.

17,370

typical

10,624

low mileage

24,355

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 10,624 and 24,355 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,624 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.

✓ 10,624–24,355 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz T Dualjet MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 32,879 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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