2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 71.6% of Suzuki Jimny cars first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. Across 2,289 Jimny first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were brakes, suspension and body, chassis and structure.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Jimny cars first used in 2011 (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

Passed first time, 2025
71.6%
of 751 first tests; all cars first used in 2011: 61.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
2,289
first tests, 2023–2025; 751 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
39.1%
of 751 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
60,000
middle half: 42,000–82,000 miles; all cars first used in 2011: 98,000

How the 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Jimny cars first used in 2011 against all cars first used in 2011 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Jimny figure was 10.4 points higher.

2011 JimnyAll cars first used in 2011
60%70%80%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2011, test year 2021: 65.8%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2022: 64.5%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2023: 63%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2024: 61.8%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2025: 61.2%2011 Jimny, test year 2021: 72.7%2011 Jimny, test year 2022: 72.4%2011 Jimny, test year 2023: 74%2011 Jimny, test year 2024: 68%2011 Jimny, test year 2025: 71.6%71.6%61.2%
View this chart as a table
Test year2011 JimnyAll cars first used 2011Jimny first tests
202172.7%65.8%773
202272.4%64.5%767
202374.0%63.0%759
202468.0%61.8%779
202571.6%61.2%751

Common 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT failures

Share of the 659 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%.

Brakes45.8%
Suspension37.5%
Body, chassis, structure21.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment21.2%
Visibility16.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks12.6%
Tyres5.3%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements19.3%127
Coil spring: fractured or broken17.0%112
Service brake imbalance: across an axle13.2%87
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively11.8%78
Position lamp: not working11.1%73

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

Typical repair costs for common MOT failures

Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Jimny in particular, and not a quote.

Failure itemTypical jobTypical UK priceUsual range
Coil spring: fractured or brokenCoil spring replacement£248£175–£400

From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.

What to check on a 2011 Suzuki Jimny before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. 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.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. 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.

Common 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2011 Jimny cars, as a share of all 2,289 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material16.5%377
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing10.2%234
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.2%188
Fuel Pipe/s corroded6.6%151
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge5.6%128

Questions about the 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2011 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2025, 71.6% of Jimny cars first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2011 Jimny most often fail its MOT on?

Brakes (in 45.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (37.5%) and body, chassis and structure (21.5%). The single most common item was “Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements” (19.3%).

How often does a 2011 Suzuki Jimny fail its MOT?

In 2025, 28.4% of first tests on Jimny cars first used in 2011 did not pass first time: 24.9% failed, and a further 3.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 659 of 2,289 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT advisories?

“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 16.5% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (10.2%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.2%), “Fuel Pipe/s corroded” (6.6%) and “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (5.6%).

Is a 2011 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 72.7% in 2021 to 71.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2011

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2011 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2011 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2011 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics

How the 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2011 Jimny” means a Suzuki Jimny whose date of first use falls in 2011 (60, 11 and 61 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2011, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Repair prices are typical UK prices for the job from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026 — not for this model, and not a quote. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.