2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Suzuki Ignis MOT pass rate and common faults

1,052 MOT tests in 2024. 56.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.6%
Failed or needed repairs43.4%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension26.3%
  2. Lights & electrics23.8%
  3. Brakes18.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Steering6.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Suzuki Ignis?

In 2024, 56.6% of 2007 Suzuki Ignis cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,052 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Suzuki Ignis?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Suzuki Ignis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).