2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

842 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 842 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.9%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.0%
  6. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.5%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.5%
  2. Suspension12.4%
  3. Lights & electrics8.2%
  4. Body & chassis4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Tyres1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded6.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2012 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2012 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 842 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).