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F7 VMC

2016 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,503 mi
Last recorded50,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 VMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,503 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All chassis slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 50,497 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All chassis slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2026 50,406 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 48,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,909 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 40,098 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 36,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 36,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 32,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 29,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components

general corrosion underneath

Fail 22 May 2021 29,625 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension components

general corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 18,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,637 miles

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 21,959 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf , osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,280 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 11,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F7 VMC is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 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 F7 VMC, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F7 VMC registered?

F7 VMC is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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