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DY57 GHU

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,612 mi
Last recorded34,612 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 GHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 34,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 33,508 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 32,605 miles

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2023 32,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (body mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (body mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (body mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension has general corrosion to component's.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,334 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 25,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,891 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust center bracket broken

nearside front tyre sidewall and tread cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2015 21,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust center bracket broken

nearside front tyre sidewall and tread cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,132 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 16,132 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2011 13,390 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,761 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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DY57 GHU is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY57 GHU, 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 DY57 GHU registered?

DY57 GHU is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is DY57 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 GHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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