Suzuki Jimny: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.7% of Suzuki Jimny MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,178 | 9.8% |
| 2001 | 6,121 | 10.4% |
| 2003 | 11,853 | 10.8% |
| 2004 | 13,624 | 11.7% |
| 2005 | 11,689 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 10,634 | 10.6% |
| 2007 | 10,787 | 10.9% |
| 2010 | 4,207 | 10.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.