Suzuki Jimny: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 7.4% of Suzuki Jimny MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2001 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,178 | 13.7% |
| 2001 | 6,121 | 12.6% |
| 2003 | 11,853 | 11.3% |
| 2004 | 13,624 | 10.5% |
| 2005 | 11,689 | 10.6% |
| 2006 | 10,634 | 12.1% |
| 2007 | 10,787 | 11.4% |
| 2010 | 4,207 | 6.2% |
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.