Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

Registered in 2004
61.6% pass rate
from 2,559 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Axles (20 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Swivel joints/housing (76 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on King pins (77 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Axle (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Stub axle (28 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension rod (24 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.12% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.23% fail on Brake drums (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.078% fail on Valves
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Other braking system component (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.039% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Mounting fixings (37 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.078% fail on Panel
    • 0.47% fail on Cabs (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
        • 0.078% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.078% fail on Bearing housing (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.078% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.039% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.039% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.039% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.55% fail on Transmission oil leaks (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.078% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.078% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.039% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
        • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 0.078% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.078% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.039% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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