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BG57 HTE

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,852 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,293 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 85,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body mount - marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and both offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all chassis to body mounts corroded

both front and rear chassis corroded

exhaust catalyst rattling/broken up

fuel tank and fuel pipes corroded

rear floor heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,702 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 84,693 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,832 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,037 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,333 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 78,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,592 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,786 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,584 miles

REAR SEATS & SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

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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BG57 HTE 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 71.4%.

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 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 BG57 HTE, 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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What year was BG57 HTE registered?

BG57 HTE is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is BG57 HTE safe to buy?

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