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EK57 CXE

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 CXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Sep 2025 76,627 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 61,539 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,932 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 exhaust mountings rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 58,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leak from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2017 55,738 miles

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

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

damp around offside front axle swivel joint

Fail 24 May 2017 55,738 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil due to hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

damp around offside front axle swivel joint

Pass 26 May 2016 52,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2016 52,554 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 45,144 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2015 45,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2014 43,170 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,595 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 21,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,624 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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EK57 CXE is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK57 CXE, 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 EK57 CXE registered?

EK57 CXE is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is EK57 CXE safe to buy?

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