2021 Suzuki Jimny: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Suzuki Jimnys, from 406 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 406 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2021 Suzuki Jimny MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes10% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Tyres4% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 435 | Brakes 5% |
| 2020 | 908 | Brakes 12% |
| 2019 | 1,211 | Brakes 12% |
| 2018 | 501 | Suspension 15% |
| 2017 | 952 | Tyres 16% |
| 2016 | 1,052 | Tyres 21% |
| 2015 | 986 | Brakes 20% |
| 2014 | 879 | Brakes 25% |
| 2013 | 932 | Brakes 25% |
| 2012 | 901 | Brakes 30% |
| 2011 | 750 | Brakes 34% |
| 2010 | 677 | Brakes 34% |
| 2009 | 841 | Brakes 36% |
| 2008 | 1,142 | Brakes 38% |
| 2007 | 1,537 | Brakes 38% |
| 2006 | 1,459 | Brakes 37% |
| 2005 | 1,545 | Brakes 38% |
| 2004 | 1,864 | Brakes 41% |
| 2003 | 1,575 | Brakes 41% |
| 2002 | 1,198 | Brakes 45% |
| 2001 | 764 | Brakes 45% |
| 2000 | 610 | Brakes 44% |
| 1999 | 279 | Brakes 43% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2021 Suzuki Jimnys registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score