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AU13 VTW

2013 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,557 mi
Last recorded42,557 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Jimny34,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 30,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,455 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,665 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 24,664 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 17,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,514 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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AU13 VTW is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,894 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 AU13 VTW, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU13 VTW registered?

AU13 VTW is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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