2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

887 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 887 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  6. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.1%
  2. Suspension11.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Tyres1.8%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.4%

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 2013 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2013 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 887 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).