2017 Suzuki Jimny · 3,222 MOT tests
2017 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2017 Suzuki Jimnys fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Jimny years (3,222 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 16.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 24,774
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,222
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.1% of tests fail here (345% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes2.3%
- Tyres1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.23%
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 1.4%
Worn swivel pins can make steering loose and affect tyre wear, so the axle needs repair soon.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.65%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 0.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (5.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.72%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (1.96%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.46%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2017 Suzuki Jimnys fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Jimny years (3,222 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.56% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.23% of tests), swivel pin or bush excessively worn (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Suzuki Jimny shows 24,774 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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