2022 Suzuki Jimny — MOT failures & pass rate
460 MOT tests on the 2022 Suzuki Jimny are in this dataset, and 98.0% of them passed. That is 4.6 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 6.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, other defects and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.4%) and other defects (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and stop lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 11 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 11 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.3% | 6 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 3 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 4 |
| 4 | Wipers | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 2 |
| 6 | Reversing lamps | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.2% | 24 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 15 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.8% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 412 | 1.9% |
| 30-60k | 40 | 0.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Jimny
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 2.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (1.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Visibility (0.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Suzuki Jimnys pass their MOT?
98.0% of the 460 2022 Suzuki Jimny MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Jimny?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by other defects (1.3%).
Does the 2022 Jimny get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.9% in the 0-30k band to 0.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 460 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.