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AV17 VBU

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,057 mi
Last recorded33,057 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 33,057 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2025 30,143 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 30,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 26,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 22,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 18,757 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2021 15,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 11,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 11,282 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020

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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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AV17 VBU is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 AV17 VBU, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV17 VBU?

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What year was AV17 VBU registered?

AV17 VBU is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is AV17 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 VBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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