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BU15 TAY

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,622 mi
Last recorded26,622 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 23,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 20,845 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 20,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (swivel hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 18,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 15,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,535 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 11,535 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 8,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 8,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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BU15 TAY is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 BU15 TAY, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU15 TAY registered?

BU15 TAY is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is BU15 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 TAY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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