Suzuki Jimny MOT Check
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
0.0%
1.7%
2021
Based on 38 vehicles
0.0%
8.8%
37k mi
2020
Based on 2,276 vehicles
0.5%
4.4%
25k mi
34k mi
2019
Based on 3,149 vehicles
0.4%
4.1%
26k mi
43k mi
2018
Based on 1,209 vehicles
1.4%
17.2%
39k mi
2017
Based on 2,307 vehicles
1.5%
15.5%
37k mi
2016
Based on 2,480 vehicles
1.5%
14.0%
2015
Based on 2,378 vehicles
2.7%
19.8%
83k mi
2014
Based on 2,039 vehicles
2.4%
17.6%
75k mi
2013
Based on 2,245 vehicles
2.9%
20.1%
80k mi
2012
Based on 2,333 vehicles
3.1%
18.6%
82k mi
2011
Based on 1,850 vehicles
3.2%
21.8%
2010
Based on 1,700 vehicles
3.7%
24.0%
2009
Based on 2,075 vehicles
3.7%
23.6%
2008
Based on 2,952 vehicles
4.4%
22.7%
2007
Based on 4,305 vehicles
5.4%
22.2%
2006
Based on 4,172 vehicles
4.8%
23.2%
2005
Based on 4,396 vehicles
5.7%
24.1%
2004
Based on 5,078 vehicles
5.8%
26.5%
2003
Based on 4,378 vehicles
6.1%
23.4%
2002
Based on 3,395 vehicles
5.6%
20.2%
2001
Based on 2,191 vehicles
5.9%
23.8%
2000
Based on 1,706 vehicles
5.5%
25.1%
1999
Based on 1,129 vehicles
3.6%
23.0%
1998
Based on 269 vehicles
2.0%
24.5%
0
Based on 30,022 vehicles
67k mi
Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Jimny
The most common reasons a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Rear
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Suzuki Jimny — Frequently Asked Questions
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