Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2022 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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The 2022 Suzuki Ignis SZ3 DualJet MHEV is a reliably robust proposition, passing its first MOT at 95.2%—a commanding 15 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—with only 2.0% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, well below the threshold for serious concern.

At a median mileage of just under 16,000 miles, these cars are still relatively young, and the numbers confirm they're holding up well: averaging only 0.09 failures per vehicle and 0.5 advisories suggests minimal wear and maintenance surprises. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection remains wise practice, but this cohort's track record indicates you're looking at a car that's unlikely to spring costly surprises in the first few years of ownership.

We have limited data for the 2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–23k

For context

These stats describe 204 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 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2% 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) (100%)	203	95.6%	0.09

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 2022 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.

15,991

typical

9,568

low mileage

22,554

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 9,568 and 22,554 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,568 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.

✓ 9,568–22,554 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Suzuki Ignis Sz3 Dualjet MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 30,447 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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