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BU07 YVJ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,253 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,402 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,844 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 67,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,452 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,593 miles

Central Front loose heat-shield

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,984 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2021 57,984 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroding

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,384 miles

Both rear lower shock bushs deteriorated no movement

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread and 10 years old

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,413 miles

both front axle swivel housings corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,332 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,940 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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BU07 YVJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU07 YVJ, 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 BU07 YVJ registered?

BU07 YVJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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