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EX57 FTE

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 FTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 119,593 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excess movement in swivel hub (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X PIPES ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,838 miles

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

Corrosion next to both headlights

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 103,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 96T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion next to both headlights

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,852 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,546 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Sphere (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,603 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Front wipers starting to smear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,053 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

tractor joints rust

Fail 3 Sep 2016 75,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

tractor joints rust

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,417 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,115 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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EX57 FTE is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX57 FTE, 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 EX57 FTE registered?

EX57 FTE is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is EX57 FTE safe to buy?

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