2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

636 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 636 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.1%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.4%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Body & chassis12.1%
  4. Lights & electrics9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  7. Tyres1.4%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded8.5%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.8%

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 2010 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2010 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 636 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).