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

Based on MOT data from 534 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, 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 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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 Sz5 Dualjet MHEV (2021)

534 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 534 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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 SZ5 DualJet MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition: it passes MOT on the first attempt 94.6% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.2% of vehicles tested. The hybrid powertrain appears sound, with the petrol-electric version maintaining a 94.7% pass rate across 526 examples.

At 16,138 miles median and 18,598 miles average for a three-year-old car, these Suzukis are being driven lightly, which partly explains the strong results. The average vehicle racks up only 0.13 failures and 1.0 advisory per test—typical wear items rather than systemic problems—so if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and whether routine maintenance has been kept up rather than expecting hidden structural issues.

The 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 534 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 534 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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%)	526	96%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,000 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.1%

502

Blue 19.4%

389

White 17.4%

348

Green 14.1%

283

Black 9.6%

191

Yellow 5.5%

111

Brown 4.7%

Orange 4.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 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.

16,138

typical

11,039

low mileage

23,836

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEV vehicles fall between 11,039 and 23,836 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,039 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.

✓ 11,039–23,836 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Ignis Sz5 Dualjet MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 32,178 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

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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