2016 Suzuki Jimny · 3,480 MOT tests
2016 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2016 Suzuki Jimnys fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Jimny years (3,480 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 19.1%
- 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 6
- 29,625
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,480
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.4% of tests fail here (266% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Tyres1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Swivel pin or bush excessively worn 1.52%
Worn swivel pins can make steering loose and affect tyre wear, so the axle needs repair soon.
Position lamp not working 1.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.86%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wheel bearing has excessive play 0.72%
A worn wheel bearing can fail, causing noise, tyre wear or a loose wheel, so it needs urgent repair.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.6%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.87%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (1.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2016 Suzuki Jimnys fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Jimny years (3,480 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.39% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.3% of tests), swivel pin or bush excessively worn (1.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Suzuki Jimny shows 29,625 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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