2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

865 MOT tests in 2024. 91.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.5%
Failed or needed repairs8.6%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 865 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.3%
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  8. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Tyres0.9%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Steering0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test0.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt0.6%

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 2020 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 91.5% of 2020 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 865 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).