2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,525 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,525 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting7.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.4%
  2. Body & chassis19.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks17.8%
  4. Suspension16.5%
  5. Lights & electrics15.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.2%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting7.3%

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 2006 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2006 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,525 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 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; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).