2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,142 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,142 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.1%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.0%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes20.8%
  2. Body & chassis16.2%
  3. Lights & electrics15.0%
  4. Suspension12.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  8. Tyres1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded7.2%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission6.8%

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 2008 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2008 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,142 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; service brake imbalance: across an axle; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).