2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

599 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 599 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.8%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks21.2%
  3. Body & chassis20.0%
  4. Suspension17.2%
  5. Brakes15.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. 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 2000 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2000 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 599 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).