Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

Registered in 2008
70.6% pass rate
from 1,303 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Decelerometer (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.077% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.077% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.077% fail on Pedal
    • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.077% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.077% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.077% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.077% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.077% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Axles (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Swivel joints/housing (272 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on King pins (191 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Stub axle (144 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Axle
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.84% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.077% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.077% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.077% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
        • 0.077% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.077% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.077% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.077% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.077% fail on Bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.077% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.077% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Floor
    • 0.077% fail on Seats
      • 0.077% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.077% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.077% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.077% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.077% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.077% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.00% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.077% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.077% fail on Operation
  • 0.077% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.077% fail on Registration plates
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