2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

810 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 810 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.7%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.0%
  2. Suspension11.9%
  3. Lights & electrics10.9%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Tyres1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission6.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded5.2%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2009 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2009 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 810 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).