SUZUKI JIMNY MOT Pass Rate
74.2% of 8,856 SUZUKI JIMNY MOT tests pass.
At 74.2%, The JIMNY passes slightly less often than the average across all SUZUKI models (78.6%).
At 74.2%, The SUZUKI JIMNY passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI JIMNY tested at 0–3 years pass 100.0% of the time, compared with just 68.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 31 | 2,546 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.4% | 680 | 27,375 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.5% | 1,241 | 38,308 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.1% | 1,444 | 59,043 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.9% | 5,460 | 86,051 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI JIMNY
The most common reason the SUZUKI JIMNY fails its MOT is body, chassis, structure — present in 50.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 50.5% | or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Brakes | 48.7% | excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 45.8% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.5% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 14.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 7.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 4.1% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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