Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 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 Sz3 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 Sz3 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 Sz3 Dualjet MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 925 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.4%, 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 Sz3 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 Sz3 Dualjet MHEV (2021)

925 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 925 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 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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This 2021 Suzuki Ignis is genuinely reliable — it's passing MOT first time at 95.1%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are vanishingly rare at just 1.8% of the fleet. The hybrid powertrain appears to be working as intended, with virtually no engine or fuel system issues pulling down the figures.

At just under 20,000 miles on average, these cars are still running very fresh, which explains why they're seeing only 0.11 failures per vehicle. The 1.1 advisories per car suggest minor wear is starting to show (typically suspension or parking sensors on city cars this young), but nothing that points to underlying engineering weakness. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection is barely necessary — focus instead on service history and whether the hybrid battery's warranty has been properly registered with Suzuki.

The 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–25k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 925 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 925 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.8% 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%)	916	96.4%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,369 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.1%

344

Blue 20.3%

278

White 18.1%

248

Green 13.6%

186

Black 9.9%

136

Yellow 8.7%

119

Brown 3.8%

Silver 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 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.

16,997

typical

10,702

low mileage

25,098

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 10,702 and 25,098 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,702 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.

✓ 10,702–25,098 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 33,882 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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