2007 Suzuki Jimny — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,787 MOT tests, the 2007 Suzuki Jimny recorded a 73.5% pass rate. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 27.2%, so the 2007 Jimny sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (11.4%) and brakes (10.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are chassis condition, integral vehicle structure condition and prescribed areas — chassis condition alone was recorded 1,322 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.2% versus 13.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 1,228 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 1,176 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 1,108 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 976 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 731 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.9% | 529 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 1,322 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 978 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 819 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 778 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 563 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 536 |
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 | 30.2% | 3,257 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.7% | 2,556 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.4% | 2,201 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.3% | 1,759 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 1,104 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.2% | 1,097 |
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 | 437 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,663 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 4,384 | 28.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,504 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 640 | 29.8% |
| 150k+ | 154 | 29.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,383 | 25.4% |
| 2022 | 2,338 | 25.7% |
| 2023 | 2,178 | 26.3% |
| 2024 | 2,010 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 1,878 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Jimny
On a 2007 Jimny, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (10.9% 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.
- Suspension (10.3% 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.
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 Jimnys pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 10,787 2007 Suzuki Jimny MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Suzuki Jimny?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by brakes (10.9%).
Does the 2007 Jimny get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,787 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.