2007 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,512 Suzuki Jimny cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 58.9% passed first time. That is above the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Suzuki Jimny cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Suzuki Jimny MOT failure items
2007 Suzuki Jimny common failures
ItemValue
Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting8.5%
Position lamp: not working5.6%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.0%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Suzuki Jimny advisories
2007 Suzuki Jimny common advisories
ItemValue
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material19.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.0%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge7.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.9%
Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced6.9%
Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive6.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Suzuki Jimny faults by area
2007 Suzuki Jimny faults by area
ItemValue
Body, chassis, structure16.1%
Brakes14.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.8%
Suspension13.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.2%
Visibility6.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Suzuki Jimny recorded mileage
2007 Suzuki Jimny mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,50960,60078,900 miles100,800

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Suzuki Jimny years

Suzuki Jimny first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20191,21088.5%83.5%
20161,05378.1%74.9%
20081,12567.3%57.2%
20071,51258.9%57.4%
20061,43758.7%57.0%
20051,53260.4%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.