2015 Suzuki Jimny · 3,298 MOT tests
2015 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2015 Suzuki Jimnys fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 22 Jimny years (3,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 22.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 35,016
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,298
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.4% of tests fail here (183% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.4%
- Brakes5%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Tyres1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.55%
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%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Swivel pin or bush excessively worn 1.3%
Worn swivel pins can make steering loose and affect tyre wear, so the axle needs repair soon.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.58%) · Wheel bearing slight play (2.21%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2015 Suzuki Jimnys fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 22 Jimny years (3,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2% of tests), position lamp not working (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Suzuki Jimny shows 35,016 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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