2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,997 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,997 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.8%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.2%
  2. Body & chassis19.0%
  3. Lights & electrics18.0%
  4. Suspension17.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded7.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.8%

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 2004 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2004 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,997 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).