2007 Suzuki Ignis — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,706 MOT tests, the 2007 Suzuki Ignis recorded a 73.9% pass rate. Against city cars of a similar age (28.1% fail rate), the 2007 Ignis comes out 2.0pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (13.2%) and lighting & signalling (10.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, wipers and ball joint — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 618 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.4% in the 0-30k band and 30.0% in the 150k+ band, a 17.5-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 39.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.2% | 1,014 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 833 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 757 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.2% | 481 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 460 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.1% | 393 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 618 |
| 2 | Wipers | 385 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 307 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 295 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 286 |
| 6 | Wheel bearings | 271 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 39.5% | 3,040 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.5% | 2,813 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.1% | 2,166 |
| 4 | Other defects | 20.1% | 1,548 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.7% | 1,132 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 796 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 249 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,888 | 21.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,849 | 26.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,967 | 29.5% |
| 120-150k | 602 | 31.6% |
| 150k+ | 150 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,843 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 1,731 | 26.3% |
| 2023 | 1,564 | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 1,387 | 27.6% |
| 2025 | 1,181 | 28.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Ignis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Suzuki Igniss pass their MOT?
73.9% of the 7,706 2007 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Suzuki Ignis?
Suspension, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.8%).
Does the 2007 Ignis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 30.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,706 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.