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AY16 MXJ

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,866 mi
Last recorded31,866 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 MXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 31,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 30,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 30,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 27,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,939 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 19,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,789 miles

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

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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AY16 MXJ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 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 AY16 MXJ, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 MXJ registered?

AY16 MXJ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AY16 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 MXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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