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Suzuki JIMNY - 2021

28.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Suzuki JIMNY, model year 2021. Sample size: 443 cars, 803 tests and 225 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 443 cars

The 2021 Suzuki Jimny has an overall defect rate of 28 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 79 per 100 for its year, marking a 64% improvement. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, lights and electrics, and wheels, with defects in these areas being considerably less frequent compared to the average car. However, it does show a higher than average defect rate for steering, indicating a potential area of concern. Notably, as mileage increases, defect rates for the Jimny are also higher within lower mileage ranges, suggesting that newer models may still be facing some early issues. Overall, the Jimny stands out positively in most categories, making it a strong performer in the 2021 vehicle market.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 443 cars

More model years for Suzuki JIMNY

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Other models from Suzuki

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 29.0% better
28.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
Steering
▼ 42.9% worse
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 19.3% better
11.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • 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
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.3% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Beam image obviously incorrect
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 93.5% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A wheel bearing: with excessive play
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 81.5% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 23
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 17
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1