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Suzuki Jimny MOT Results

58.8% pass rate
from 483 tests in 2020
(47% 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.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (79% 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)
        • 6.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Horn (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electrical wiring (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on All position lamps
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Brakes (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.41% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.41% fail on Valves (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Master cylinder
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.41% fail on Brake linings (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
    • 0.21% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.21% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Body (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Mounting fixings (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Panel (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 1.7% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catch
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.41% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.62% fail on Pipe
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on System
    • 1.0% fail on Bumpers (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Cabs (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Transmission
      • 0.83% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
        • 0.21% fail on Prop shaft
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.1% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Wheel bearings (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Leaf springs (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Leaf spring (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.21% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Axles
      • 0.83% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Axle
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.21% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.21% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Locking devices (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.62% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Steering linkage (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering box (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.21% fail on Steering box
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.21% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.41% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Hubs
  • 0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.21% fail on Speedometer
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