2020 Suzuki Jimny · 1,552 MOT tests
2020 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2020 Suzuki Jimnys fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Jimny years (1,552 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,683
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,552
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 2.8% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Tyres1.5%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.42%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.39%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 0.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.26%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (5.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.38%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.58%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.45%) · Passenger seat missing, noted (0.39%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2020 Suzuki Jimnys fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Jimny years (1,552 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.74% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.42% of tests), brake discs significantly worn (0.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Suzuki Jimny shows 19,683 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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