2014 Suzuki Jimny · 2,859 MOT tests
2014 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2014 Suzuki Jimnys fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Jimny years (2,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 39,150
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,859
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.9% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Brakes6.4%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Tyres1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.33%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 1.71%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Position lamp not working 1.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 1.36%
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 1.22%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.31%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (2.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2014 Suzuki Jimnys fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 Jimny years (2,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.33% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.17% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Suzuki Jimny shows 39,150 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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