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EK57 VYY

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,668 miles

Front both hub seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body corroded /surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,645 miles

Front hub seal leaking both

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,212 miles

Front hub seals leaking both

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded/surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2023 114,165 miles

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

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

Front hub seals leaking both

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes s/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,545 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 95,545 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing at rear box joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,012 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,401 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,866 miles

front discs and pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs and pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,143 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 14,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,787 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 VYY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK57 VYY registered?

EK57 VYY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is EK57 VYY safe to buy?

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