Suzuki Jimny
From 37,851 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Jimnys fare better: 2020 models pass at 92.3% vs 63% for 1999.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, caused 2,394 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 2,394 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 1,189 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,133 |
| 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 | 1,004 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 932 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 832 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 748 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 655 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 650 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 627 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.1% of Jimny failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £179.
The warranty question
A new Jimny passes its MOT 92.3% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 83.6%, a 8.7 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 79.8%. With an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Jimny that's past its third birthday.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off |
| 2019 | 92.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 82.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2017 | 84.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |
19 earlier years
| 2016 | 83.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2015 | 79.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2014 | 82.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2013 | 79.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2012 | 79.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2011 | 75.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2010 | 75.3% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2009 | 77.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2008 | 73.1% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2007 | 71.4% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2006 | 68.4% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2005 | 69.3% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 |
| 2004 | 66% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 70.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 |
| 2002 | 67% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 |
| 2001 | 67.9% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2000 | 70% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1999 | 63% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1998 | 68.8% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, emissions levels exceed default limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Jimnys tested had between 52,324 and 103,306 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 75,504 median miles, the Jimny has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Celerio | 86% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Jimny has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 37,851 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Jimny?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Jimny is body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, which caused 2,394 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Jimny at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Jimny is 75,504 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,324 and 103,306 miles.
Buying a used Jimny?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 40.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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