Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

Registered in 2000
61.2% pass rate
from 993 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.10% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.91% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on Hose
    • 0.60% fail on Cabs (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Body condition (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Mounting fixings (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
      • 0.10% fail on Belts
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.10% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on King pins (65 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Swivel joints/housing (29 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Stub axle (62 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Axle
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (62% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (62% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (95% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (58% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.70% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.10% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
        • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering box
    • 0.10% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Hubs
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