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Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

66.7% pass rate
from 429 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Jimny is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.93% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.47% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 0.70% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.70% fail on Switch
    • 0.70% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.47% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
      • 0.93% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.93% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.23% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.70% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Other braking system component (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.4% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.93% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipe
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission
      • 0.47% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.47% fail on Chassis
      • 0.47% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Mounting fixings (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Cabs
      • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.93% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Axles
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.23% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
        • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.70% fail on Steering play
      • 0.70% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.47% fail on Steering box
    • 0.23% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.23% fail on Steering column
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.93% fail on Tyres
    • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
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