Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

Registered in 2005
59.4% pass rate
from 2,185 tests in 2021
(9.2% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.046% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.092% fail on Pedal
      • 0.092% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.046% fail on Valves
    • 0.092% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.092% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.092% fail on Other braking system component (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 13% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Axles (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Swivel joints/housing (113 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on King pins (126 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Stub axle (42 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.046% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.046% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Transmission oil leaks (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Mounting fixings (72 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Body condition (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
    • 0.37% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.092% fail on Joints
      • 0.092% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.092% fail on Tank
      • 0.046% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Bracket
      • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Floor (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Towbar
      • 0.046% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.092% fail on View to rear
      • 0.092% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Horn
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
    • 0.046% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.046% fail on All position lamps
  • 6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
      • 0.046% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.092% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.092% fail on Other components
      • 0.046% fail on Operation
    • 0.092% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Steering box (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.046% fail on Steering play
      • 0.046% fail on Steering box
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.046% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.046% fail on Speedometer
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