2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

477 MOT tests in 2024. 57.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.2%
Failed or needed repairs42.8%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 477 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
    22 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Tyres12.2%
  4. Suspension9.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)20.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 57.2% of 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 477 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).