2010 Suzuki Jimny · 2,234 MOT tests
2010 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2010 Suzuki Jimnys fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Jimny years (2,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 61,033
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,234
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.7% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes12%
- Suspension11.2%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Tyres1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.36%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Position lamp not working 3.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 3%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.82%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.39%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (6.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.28%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (3.94%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2010 Suzuki Jimnys fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Jimny years (2,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.16% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (3.36% of tests), position lamp not working (3.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Suzuki Jimny shows 61,033 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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