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2007 Suzuki Ignis: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Suzuki Igniss, from 898 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

898MOT tests in 2025

55%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)

4,500typical miles a year

2.8×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Suzuki Igniss than on all cars registered in 2007.

Rigid brake pipes2.8× usual

Suzuki Ignis
31% All 2007 cars
11.2%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.5%, against 1.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Coil springs2.2× usual

Suzuki Ignis
25.5% All 2007 cars
11.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 4.8%, against 3.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
Steering rack inner joints3.4× usual

Suzuki Ignis
11.5% All 2007 cars
3.4%

Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Suspension arm2.8× usual

Suzuki Ignis
10.9% All 2007 cars
3.9%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 0.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
Wheel bearings2.7× usual

Suzuki Ignis
7.7% All 2007 cars
2.9%

Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 1.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.

Better than most

Brake lights: 2.8% here, against 5.9% of all 2007 cars.

By area

The share of 2007 Suzuki Ignis MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Suspension

53% of testsRough price £120–£400

At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Brakes

47% of testsRough price £150–£350

At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
Lights and electrics

35% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Tyres

33% of testsRough price £70–£150

At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Exhaust and emissions

13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
Steering

13% of testsRough price £100–£450

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2022	2,591	Tyres 19%
2021	3,896	Tyres 23%
2020	3,937	Tyres 28%
2019	3,608	Tyres 25%
2018	5,850	Tyres 28%
2017	6,093	Suspension 27%
2006	748	Suspension 55%
2005	968	Suspension 52%
2004	1,010	Suspension 47%
2003	701	Brakes 50%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Suzuki Igniss registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score