2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

933 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 933 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. King pins: is loose in the axle beam0.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.4%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Lights & electrics3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Tyres1.6%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2017 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 933 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).