Suzuki Jimny: emissions & environmental MOT failures
Emissions & environmental was a recorded failure area in 5.2% of Suzuki Jimny MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2005 cars.
More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair cost: £100–£600 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Emissions & environmental failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,178 | 11.4% |
| 2001 | 6,121 | 7.7% |
| 2003 | 11,853 | 7.3% |
| 2004 | 13,624 | 7.4% |
| 2005 | 11,689 | 9.7% |
| 2006 | 10,634 | 9.5% |
| 2007 | 10,787 | 6.8% |
| 2010 | 4,207 | 2.7% |
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.