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2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,806 mi
Last recorded115,806 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 BO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,806 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 115,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 113,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,491 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 106,491 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored Due to Metal TO Metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 97,062 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to Metal contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive axle sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored Due to Metal TO Metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s has face corrosion poss lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s axle ball swivels have some corrosion on ball swivels

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 90,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s has face corrosion poss lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s axle ball swivels have some corrosion on ball swivels

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle to body hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,619 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,275 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play swivel hub (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSF swivel hub leaking grease

Pass 8 May 2017 67,058 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

exhaust corrosion

perished rear tyres

rear exhaust mount perished

rear wheels rough on rotation

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 47,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 34,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,977 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,660 miles

advise o/s/f suspension leg.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 7,660 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise o/s/f suspension leg.

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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38 BO is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 51,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 38 BO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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38 BO is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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