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BF18 VLJ

2018 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Jimny21,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 49,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,744 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 65,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 23 Oct 2023 43,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/70*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,479 miles

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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BF18 VLJ is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,992 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 BF18 VLJ, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF18 VLJ registered?

BF18 VLJ is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is BF18 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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