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AF07 BUD

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,783 mi
Last recorded141,783 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 BUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 141,783 miles

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

o/s & n/s front hubs slightly worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2026 141,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

o/s & n/s front hubs slightly worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,580 miles

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

Fuel cap seal badly cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by the operation of the hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 129,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery loose and very close to bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30 cm of rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal badly cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by the operation of the hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 112,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,834 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,241 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 103,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion to chassis members and body mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,263 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,114 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,484 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,566 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side and near side front brake disc,s badly rusted and pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,927 miles

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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AF07 BUD is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AF07 BUD, 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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AF07 BUD is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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