2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 61.6% of Suzuki Jimny cars first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. Across 3,976 Jimny first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, body, chassis and structure and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Jimny cars first used in 2002 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Jimny cars first used in 2002 against all cars first used in 2002 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Jimny figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2002 Jimny | All cars first used 2002 | Jimny first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59.5% | 54.4% | 1,780 |
| 2022 | 61.8% | 56.2% | 1,637 |
| 2023 | 61.4% | 57.5% | 1,439 |
| 2024 | 60.7% | 58.0% | 1,343 |
| 2025 | 61.6% | 59.5% | 1,194 |
Common 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT failures
Share of the 1,542 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting | 13.5% | 208 |
| Position lamp: not working | 11.9% | 184 |
| Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced | 11.5% | 178 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 10.9% | 168 |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 8.9% | 138 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2002 Suzuki Jimny before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2002 Jimny cars, as a share of all 3,976 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 26.8% | 1,065 |
| Fuel Pipe/s corroded | 11.9% | 474 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 11.1% | 441 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 9.3% | 371 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 7.8% | 312 |
Questions about the 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2002 Suzuki Jimny?
In 2025, 61.6% of Jimny cars first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2002 Jimny most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 41.0% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), body, chassis and structure (37.0%) and brakes (35.3%). The single most common item was “Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting” (13.5%).
How often does a 2002 Suzuki Jimny fail its MOT?
In 2025, 38.4% of first tests on Jimny cars first used in 2002 did not pass first time: 32.2% failed, and a further 6.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,542 of 3,976 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 26.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Fuel Pipe/s corroded” (11.9%), “Coil spring: corroded” (11.1%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (9.3%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (7.8%).
Is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 59.5% in 2021 to 61.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2002
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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