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BT57 AFZ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 AFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,274 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 86,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 79,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,678 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 68,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 64,768 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,278 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,196 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam oil leaking from joint (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,506 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 31,502 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,277 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 26,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,580 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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BT57 AFZ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT57 AFZ, 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 BT57 AFZ registered?

BT57 AFZ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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The MOT history for BT57 AFZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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