2007 Suzuki Jimny · 5,945 MOT tests
2007 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2007 Suzuki Jimnys fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 Jimny years (5,945 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 36.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 75,777
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,945
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.5% of tests fail here (154% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Brakes12.8%
- Suspension12.2%
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Seat belts and airbags4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.92%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Chassis corroded near body mounting 3.65%
Corrosion at a body mounting can weaken the chassis where it attaches, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.55%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.64%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.22%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (5.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.81%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (4.68%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2007 Suzuki Jimnys fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 Jimny years (5,945 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.92% of tests), position lamp not working (3.82% of tests), chassis corroded near body mounting (3.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Suzuki Jimny shows 75,777 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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