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BEN 29V

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,383 mi
Last recorded65,383 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 29V
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 65,383 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody covered in mud

Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,766 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,142 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Jan 2024 57,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,391 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,634 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 44,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Hub seal leaking close to brake disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Forward rod to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,621 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,621 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,857 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 16,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,667 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 13,653 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BEN 29V is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BEN 29V, 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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BEN 29V is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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