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BN57 FAO

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 87,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,735 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the border (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 87,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight crossion all round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 87,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight crossion all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 50,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in thread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in thread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 36,621 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in thread

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in thread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,289 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight weep from offside front hub seal

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,510 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,956 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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BN57 FAO is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN57 FAO, 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 BN57 FAO registered?

BN57 FAO is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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