Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 315 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, 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 Sz5 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 Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT (2021)

315 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 315 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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. 315 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Suzuki Ignis is genuinely reliable: a 95.7% first-time pass rate crushes the UK average of 80%, and only 1.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning territory. The hybrid powertrain appears to be working as intended, with the vast majority passing without drama.

At just over 13,000 miles median age-appropriate mileage, these cars are showing almost no structural wear—averaging only 0.12 failures per vehicle suggests most pass with zero problems. If you're buying one, check the service history to confirm the hybrid system has been properly maintained, as that's where any future costs would likely emerge.

The 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–20k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 315 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 315 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	311	96.3%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,449 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 24.5%

601

Blue 18.9%

464

White 18.2%

445

Green 13.8%

338

Black 9.2%

226

Brown 6.5%

160

Yellow 4.8%

117

Orange 4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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.

13,026

typical

7,784

low mileage

19,545

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT vehicles fall between 7,784 and 19,545 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,784 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.

✓ 7,784–19,545 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 26,385 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 304 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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