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AR07 YAJ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,114 mi
Last recorded46,114 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 YAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,331 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 29 Nov 2022 35,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,443 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 34,406 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,613 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 31,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 18,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

engine management light on.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 18,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint flange (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

engine management light on.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 18,226 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 17,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

front hubs air pipes rusted.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 17,596 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

front hubs air pipes rusted.

front hubs air pipes rusted.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,211 miles

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

cracking between treads on all four tyres.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 17,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

cracking between treads on all four tyres.

oil sump pan rusted/leaking.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 15,491 miles

slight cracking between tread on all 4 tyres.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,500 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs rusted.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,267 miles

rusting of front brake discs,not affecting brake performance.

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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AR07 YAJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AR07 YAJ, 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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AR07 YAJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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