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2021 Suzuki Jimny: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Suzuki Jimny first registered in 2021: we looked at the 806 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

806MOTs of 2021 cars, done in 2023–2025
94%pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
5,400typical miles a year
10%had brakes flagged

Common 2021 Suzuki Jimny MOT failures and advisories

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.

  • Brakes
    10% 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 mirrors
    6% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Tyres
    3% 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 electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Steering
    1% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Suzuki Jimny

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Suzuki Jimny compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2022441Brakes 5%
20202,631Brakes 10%
20193,547Brakes 10%
20181,491Tyres 13%
20172,810Suspension 14%
20163,108Brakes 18%
20152,918Brakes 20%
20142,571Brakes 22%
20132,715Brakes 25%
20122,715Brakes 32%
20112,268Brakes 35%
20102,046Brakes 35%
20092,540Brakes 37%
20083,534Brakes 38%
20074,980Brakes 37%
20064,785Brakes 38%
20055,114Brakes 38%
20046,118Brakes 40%
20035,214Brakes 42%
20023,975Brakes 44%
20012,627Brakes 42%
20002,035Brakes 41%
1999950Brakes 44%
1998197Brakes 46%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Suzuki Jimny cars first registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score