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BL07 VZK

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,669 mi
Last recorded190,669 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 190,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking swivel (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

all fuel and breather pipes corroded pipes corroded

corrosion forming on chassis

headlamps deterioated

low braking effort nearside park brake

Pass 15 Sep 2021 185,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 185,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated excessive leak from swivel housing NSF (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 172,717 miles

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

Vehicle corroding near body mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2019 166,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 166,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,242 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2018 138,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,563 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,563 miles

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play also leaking oil badly all over tyre (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,222 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,222 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,461 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,969 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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BL07 VZK is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL07 VZK, 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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BL07 VZK is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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