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C1 NEJ

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 86,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,625 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 64,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,126 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip at top of windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 72,686 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Excessive play up and down, oil seal excessive leak (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip at top of windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 61,718 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,151 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 31,224 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2015 28,499 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2014 26,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 24,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,160 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,923 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,355 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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C1 NEJ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 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 C1 NEJ, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C1 NEJ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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