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BU07 YVT

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 50,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,799 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 49,757 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered with black underseal

Fail 19 Mar 2021 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to chassis mounting. Body corroded within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to chassis mounting. Body corroded within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

4X4 diff lock pipes in very poor corroded condition

Nearside Front Directional Indicator: emitted light adversely affected lens cover

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel only just meets mot requirements for free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,561 miles

Nearside Front directional indicator emitted light adversely affected (lens cover)

Nearside Front projected beam image emitted light adversely affected (lens cover)

Offside Front projected beam image emitted light adversely affected (lens cover)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,959 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to underside

rear exhaust box deteriorated and centre mounting bracket broken

slight corrosion boot floor

Fail 18 Mar 2019 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

rear exhaust box deteriorated and centre mounting bracket broken

slight corrosion boot floor

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front panel under bonnet on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm, 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside front and both rear tyres perished on sidewall

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,309 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel both sides under headlamps (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear end uj ()

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator operated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre has split on tread but not exposing cord

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot area under boot card (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls and between tread

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

offside wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,025 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,327 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,327 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal excessively leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,188 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 YVT is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU07 YVT, 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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BU07 YVT is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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