Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

Registered in 1999
60.8% pass rate
from 444 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Mounting fixings (51 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Body condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.45% fail on Pipe
      • 0.23% fail on Hose
    • 0.68% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (80% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.68% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.23% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.68% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.0% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Axle (28 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on King pins
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Springs
      • 0.90% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.90% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Pump (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.23% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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