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BF16 MVT

2016 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,232 mi
Last recorded78,232 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 MVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 78,217 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joints/housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joints/housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,670 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 72,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 66,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,846 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 19,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 13,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 13,129 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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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BF16 MVT is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF16 MVT, 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.

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BF16 MVT is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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