2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

486 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 486 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn0.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.3%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Tyres2.5%
  5. Brakes1.6%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

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 structure7.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2018 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2018 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 486 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).