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EJ57 BBK

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,403 mi
Last recorded156,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and body corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 156,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and body corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 156,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 152,274 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 109,502 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,172 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,455 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,096 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,448 miles

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,019 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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EJ57 BBK is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EJ57 BBK, 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 EJ57 BBK registered?

EJ57 BBK is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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