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AY13 RUA

2013 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,167 mi
Last recorded52,167 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Jimny34,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 RUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,167 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, O/S/F 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 52,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, O/S/F 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,274 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 48,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play alot of vertical play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s front swivel hub bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2024 39,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 33,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 21,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 21,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,093 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 17,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY13 RUA is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY13 RUA, 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 AY13 RUA registered?

AY13 RUA is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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