2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,305 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,305 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.0%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Brakes22.4%
  3. Body & chassis20.7%
  4. Suspension16.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.7%
  2. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded12.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2002 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,305 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).