Suzuki Jimny MOT Results
Registered in 200870.6% pass rate
from 1,303 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Brakes
(30% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Brake performance
(48% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Service brake performance
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.077% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
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5.2% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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0.077% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.9% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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)
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0.54% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.54% fail on
Rbt
- 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.54% fail on
Rbt
- 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.6% fail on
Service brake performance
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.92% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.84% fail on Brake discs
- 0.077% fail on Brake drums
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.31% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.077% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.077% fail on Pedal
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0.077% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.077% fail on Brake fluid
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0.077% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.077% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.077% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.077% fail on Other braking system component
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0.077% fail on
Prescribed areas
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7.8% fail on
Brake performance
(48% worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Suspension
(44% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.84% fail on
Springs
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.84% fail on
Coil springs
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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0.077% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.077% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.077% fail on Suspension unit
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2.8% fail on
Axles
(13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(31% worse than other 2008 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.31% fail on
Transmission
(89% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.15% fail on Joints
- 0.077% fail on Prop shaft
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0.077% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.077% fail on Joints
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0.23% fail on
Prop shafts
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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
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0.15% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.077% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.077% fail on Bracket
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0.15% fail on
Body
- 0.077% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.077% fail on Panel
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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
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0.077% fail on
Seats
- 0.077% fail on Passenger's seat
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3.3% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.38% fail on
Direction indicators
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.38% fail on
Flashing type
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.077% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.077% fail on Battery(ies)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.8% fail on
Visibility
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.2% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.23% fail on
View to rear
- 0.23% fail on Mirrors
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet
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4.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.077% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.077% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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3.8% fail on
Spark ignition
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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
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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)
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts
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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)
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0.69% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2008 cars)
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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
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0.15% fail on
Power steering
- 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.077% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.077% fail on Operation
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0.46% fail on
Steering linkage components
(77% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.077% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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Suzuki Jimny (1998 - 2018)
Outstanding ability off-road. Cute looks, especially as a soft-top. Cheap to buy.