2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,025 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,025 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.0%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Lights & electrics5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Tyres0.9%
  8. Steering0.4%

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. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%

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 2016 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2016 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,025 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Suzuki Jimny?

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

Is the 2016 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).