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2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+s, from 416 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 416 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

416MOT tests in 2025
62%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
3,800typical miles a year
3×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+s than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Rigid brake pipes3× usual
    Suzuki Wagon-R+
    33.7% All 2007 cars
    11.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, 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.

  • Steering rack inner joints5.9× usual
    Suzuki Wagon-R+
    20% 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.

  • Track rod ends2.2× usual
    Suzuki Wagon-R+
    13% All 2007 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.8%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    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 arm2.4× usual
    Suzuki Wagon-R+
    9.4% All 2007 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, 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.

By area

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

  • Brakes
    45% 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.

  • Suspension
    42% 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.

  • Tyres
    36% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    32% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Steering
    23% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    13% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2006457Brakes 45%
20051,043Suspension 47%
20041,312Suspension 47%
20031,216Suspension 48%
2002918Brakes 51%
2001608Brakes 54%
2000268Suspension 57%

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