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BJ57 GCV

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,239 mi
Last recorded59,239 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,503 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 54,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear lens broken genuine only

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,354 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,328 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 41,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,526 miles

front offside upper and lower swivel joints worn, advise to be changed before next mot

Fail 6 Nov 2018 38,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cat blowing and centre exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

front offside upper and lower swivel joints worn, advise to be changed before next mot

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,555 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 31,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,420 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 20,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,567 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 11,417 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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BJ57 GCV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ57 GCV, 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 BJ57 GCV registered?

BJ57 GCV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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