2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

1,188 MOT tests in 2024. 92.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time92.9%
Failed or needed repairs7.1%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,188 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  4. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.3%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.0%
  3. Suspension1.3%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Tyres0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 92.9% of 2019 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,188 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).