2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

839 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 839 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.1%
  2. Suspension9.2%
  3. Lights & electrics5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Tyres2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%

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: 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 2014 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2014 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 839 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake imbalance: across an axle; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).