2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

839 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Brakes23.5%
  3. Body & chassis18.7%
  4. Suspension16.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.0%
  8. Tyres2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded10.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%

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: 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 2001 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 60.6% of 2001 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 839 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).