Suzuki JIMNY - 2018
85.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Suzuki JIMNY, model year 2018.
Sample size: 511 cars, 1,048 tests and 900 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 511 cars
The 2018 Suzuki Jimny has an overall defect rate of 86 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 120 per 100, marking a 28% improvement. Notably, this model excels in several categories, with particularly low rates of issues related to brakes, steering, and body structure, all performing better than the average for its year. Mileage trends indicate increased defects as distance increases, but even at higher mileages, the Jimny shows a commendable performance compared to its peers. Overall, the Jimny stands out as a reliable choice with fewer mechanical defects than average.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 511 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 44.8% better
38.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
Steering
▲ 84.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
- A steering linkage component with: excessive movement between components or likely to become detached
- Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 1.4% better
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 34.1% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
- A direction indicator lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 20.6% better
100.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 43.1% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
- A transmission: joint, belt or chain excessively worn
- A passenger seat: with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be retained in the upright position
- Towbar: obstructing the registration plate or any lamp
Equipment
▲ 50.0% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
- A seat belt:
- ESC switch damaged or not functioning correctly
- A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
- ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 55.7% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 198
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 19
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 15
Serious faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 100
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush: is so excessive the stub axle is likely to become insecure or directional stability is impaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 4