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Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

66.3% pass rate
from 510 tests in 2017
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.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Tell tale (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual lamps
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.3% fail on Front lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.39% fail on All position lamps
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Horn
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.59% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.20% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Battery (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.2% fail on Lamp
      • 0.20% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.5% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 3.9% fail on Components
        • 2.9% fail on Pipes (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Hoses
        • 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.78% fail on Operation
      • 0.78% fail on Leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Hub components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Wheel cylinder
    • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal
        • 0.39% fail on Condition
        • 0.20% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Components
        • 0.20% fail on Servos
    • 0.20% fail on Restricted movement
  • 10% fail on Driver's view of the road (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Vehicle structure (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Drivers
      • 0.39% fail on Passengers
    • 0.59% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Drivers
      • 0.20% fail on Passengers front
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer
  • 7.6% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.5% fail on Emissions (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.59% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Tank
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on Cap
      • 0.20% fail on System
    • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.4% fail on Leaf springs (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Shackle (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Securing bolts (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.8% fail on Front
      • 0.59% fail on Rear
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Fitment
    • 0.78% fail on Axles
      • 0.78% fail on Swivel joints/housing (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Component mounting (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.20% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.20% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 4.3% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Requirements
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering system
      • 0.59% fail on Free play
        • 0.59% fail on Steering box (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Steering box
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
        • 0.20% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 0.39% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.20% fail on Steering control
      • 0.20% fail on Steering column
    • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.39% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.98% fail on Tyres
    • 0.78% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment
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