2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,678 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,678 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. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.6%
  2. Body & chassis18.4%
  3. Lights & electrics17.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks16.9%
  5. Suspension16.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded7.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%

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: 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 2005 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2005 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,678 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 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).