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BV07 VDJ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,168 mi
Last recorded144,168 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 144,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 142,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,481 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 141,481 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 141,481 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 141,456 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis rail between front and rear suspension arm mountings by previous repairs (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Body not fully secure Panel area behind head lights by body mounts O/S and N/S (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced by foot well (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel bearing slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis around axle mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,984 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

several previous repairs to chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,286 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to vehicle laden in rear

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 116,286 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear seat belts not tested due to vehicle laden in rear

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,530 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,451 miles

adv rear tyres getting low on tread and cracked!

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,395 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low, 3mm, outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,266 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

play in n/s/f wheelbearing

slight footbrake travel

slight leaks of grease from both front hubs

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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BV07 VDJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV07 VDJ, 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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BV07 VDJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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