2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

958 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 958 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.5%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play0.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.0%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Tyres2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Steering1.3%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

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 structure9.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2015 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2015 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 958 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).