2013 Suzuki Jimny · 3,084 MOT tests
2013 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2013 Suzuki Jimnys fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 Jimny years (3,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 22.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 46,093
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,084
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.9% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9%
- Brakes8.9%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 2.24%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.01%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.88%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 1.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.54%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.04%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.53%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (2.46%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2013 Suzuki Jimnys fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 22 Jimny years (3,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.69% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Suzuki Jimny shows 46,093 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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