2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

390 MOT tests in 2024. 93.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.8%
Failed or needed repairs6.2%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high2.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working0.5%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play0.3%
  6. Service brake performance: lagging in operation0.3%
  7. Front fog lamps: not working0.3%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.3%
  9. Registration plates: incorrect0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Brakes1.0%
  4. Suspension0.3%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  2. Non-component advisories: Items removed from drivers view prior to test1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 93.8% of 2021 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 390 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).