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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Jimny. Check any Jimny by registration number below.

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77.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.2%

vs Suzuki Avg

26

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Suzuki Jimny — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Jimny has an average MOT pass rate of 77.2%, which is 11.2 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Jimny on the road.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Jimny for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Jimny, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Jimny performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 58 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.7%

2021

Based on 38 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 2,276 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

2019

Based on 3,149 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

4.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

2018

Based on 1,209 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

2017

Based on 2,307 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

15.5%

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2016

Based on 2,480 vehicles

84.5%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

14.0%

2015

Based on 2,378 vehicles

80.7%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2014

Based on 2,039 vehicles

82.5%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

17.6%

Mileage at 10yr

75k mi

2013

Based on 2,245 vehicles

81.0%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

20.1%

Mileage at 10yr

80k mi

2012

Based on 2,333 vehicles

80.0%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2011

Based on 1,850 vehicles

76.8%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2010

Based on 1,700 vehicles

74.3%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

24.0%

2009

Based on 2,075 vehicles

75.3%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2008

Based on 2,952 vehicles

72.3%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

22.7%

2007

Based on 4,305 vehicles

69.7%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2006

Based on 4,172 vehicles

67.2%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2005

Based on 4,396 vehicles

67.7%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2004

Based on 5,078 vehicles

65.8%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2003

Based on 4,378 vehicles

68.4%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2002

Based on 3,395 vehicles

68.7%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2001

Based on 2,191 vehicles

67.5%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2000

Based on 1,706 vehicles

67.2%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

25.1%

1999

Based on 1,129 vehicles

63.4%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

23.0%

1998

Based on 269 vehicles

65.4%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

24.5%

0

Based on 30,022 vehicles

78.1%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Jimny

The most common reasons a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

6.2%
2

Emissions levels exceed default limits

4.5%
3

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.5%
4

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

3.1%
5

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.1%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

1.7%

Rear

1.7%

Suzuki Jimny — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Jimny MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Jimny?
The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Jimny is 77.2% compared to the Suzuki average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Jimny?
The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Jimny are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (6.2%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (4.5%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Suzuki Jimny reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.2%, the Suzuki Jimny is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Jimny?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Jimny?
Typical mileage for the Suzuki Jimny: 37,074 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Jimny to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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