2018 Suzuki Jimny · 1,636 MOT tests
2018 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2018 Suzuki Jimnys fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Jimny years (1,636 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,636
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (501% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Tyres2.6%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 0.79%
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 0.79%
Worn swivel pins can make steering loose and affect tyre wear, so the axle needs repair soon.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.67%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (4.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.3%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.22%) · Wheel bearing slight play (1.1%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (1.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2018 Suzuki Jimnys fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 22 Jimny years (1,636 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), position lamp not working (0.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Suzuki Jimny shows 21,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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