Suzuki Jimny MOT Results
Registered in 200659.1% pass rate
from 1,961 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(90% worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
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4.2% fail on
Chassis
(14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate (33 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Cabs
(28 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas (30 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Body
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Mounting fixings (125 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Body condition (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Other body component
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0.20% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.15% fail on Pipe
- 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.20% fail on Floor (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seats
- 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.10% fail on Bumpers
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0.10% fail on
Towbar
(8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.051% fail on Other towbar components
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0.10% fail on
Transmission
(97% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.051% fail on Joints
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0.051% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.051% fail on Joints
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0.051% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.051% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.051% fail on Bracket
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0.051% fail on
Doors
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0.051% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.051% fail on Catch
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0.051% fail on
Other passenger's door
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7.3% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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6.9% fail on
Brake performance
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4.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(63% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.10% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
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0.051% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(63% worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.051% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake performance
(67% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt
(65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.051% fail on Brake linings
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0.87% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.51% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Brake drums (25 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.051% fail on Cable
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.7% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
(8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Prescribed areas
(23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Other braking system component (40 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
- 0.051% fail on Other components
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0.20% fail on
Prescribed areas
(23 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.051% fail on Valves
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0.15% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.051% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.051% fail on Pedal
- 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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6.9% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Suspension
(23% better than other 2006 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Axles
(9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Swivel joints/housing (225 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on King pins (121 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Axle
- 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(59% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 0.31% fail on Linkage
- 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.051% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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1.5% fail on
Springs
(70% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Coil springs
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Mounting
- 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Coil springs
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Other suspension component
(160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Ball joint
- 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.71% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.20% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (46 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.10% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.051% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.051% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.051% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.051% fail on Other components
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11% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(73% worse than other 2006 cars)
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10% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% worse than other 2006 cars)
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10.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.10% fail on Oxygen sensor (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.31% fail on
Compression ignition
(78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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10.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Fluid leaks
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Transmission oil leaks (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
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10% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(73% worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(59% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(35% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.82% fail on
Direction indicators
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.51% fail on Horn
- 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.41% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.10% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.10% fail on Position lamp
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0.051% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.051% fail on Switch
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(35% better than other 2006 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.5% fail on Washers
- 0.10% fail on Bonnet
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0.10% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.10% fail on Windscreen
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0.051% fail on
View to rear
- 0.051% fail on Mirrors
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5.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Requirements
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
- 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2006 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering
(55% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Steering linkage components
(60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint
- 0.10% fail on Drag link end
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0.051% fail on
Other components
- 0.051% fail on Steering component
- 0.051% fail on Locking devices
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0.051% fail on
Rear wheel steering
- 0.051% fail on Components
- 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (48 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Power steering
- 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.051% fail on Operation
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0.10% fail on
Steering gear
(79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Steering box (17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Steering linkage components
(60% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Tyres
(79% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Tread depth (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Size/type
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0.82% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.82% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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0.10% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Anchorages (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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Suzuki Jimny (1998 - 2018)
Outstanding ability off-road. Cute looks, especially as a soft-top. Cheap to buy.