2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

720 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 720 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements6.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.7%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.9%
  2. Suspension15.0%
  3. Body & chassis8.6%
  4. Lights & electrics8.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Tyres1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%

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 performance: efficiency below requirements. 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 2011 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2011 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 720 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).