Suzuki Jimny

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 42,779 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

42,779

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Jimny

The Suzuki Jimny was MOT tested 42,779 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1998 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 2,046 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Jimnys pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 86,950 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 2,882 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1462cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-2% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Jimny by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	93%	61	2,882 mi
2021	92%	37	22,760 mi
2020	95%	1,447	21,916 mi
2019	95%	2,046	27,369 mi
2018	86%	832	29,945 mi
2017	87%	1,587	31,687 mi
2016	87%	1,627	38,681 mi
2015	83%	1,661	44,085 mi
2014	84%	1,396	47,704 mi
2013	83%	1,621	54,678 mi
2012	83%	1,695	58,922 mi
2011	79%	1,339	62,289 mi
2010	79%	1,249	67,375 mi
2009	80%	1,485	71,005 mi
2008	76%	2,167	76,833 mi
2007	75%	3,155	81,208 mi
2006	73%	3,044	83,462 mi
2005	73%	3,185	84,867 mi
2004	70%	3,683	86,932 mi
2003	74%	3,098	91,083 mi
2002	73%	2,396	93,267 mi
2001	72%	1,524	88,613 mi
2000	71%	1,211	87,550 mi
1999	67%	984	89,081 mi
1998	72%	249	86,950 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Jimny

Is the Suzuki Jimny reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1998 to 2023), the Suzuki Jimny averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 42,779 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Suzuki Jimny has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Suzuki Jimny has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 67%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.