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EJ57 BBF

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,571 mi
Last recorded151,571 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 BBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 151,571 miles

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

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

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

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

rigid metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 151,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside body mounting corroded and holed body not misaligned

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

rigid metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 144,046 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 144,046 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 134,615 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,555 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 125,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 123,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 122,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 119,511 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 119,511 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,989 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s r/v mirror missing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,667 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,772 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,245 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,763 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,763 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EJ57 BBF 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 69.6%.

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 EJ57 BBF, 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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EJ57 BBF is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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