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FA16 VFP

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,751 mi
Last recorded28,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 24,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 14,412 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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FA16 VFP is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FA16 VFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA16 VFP registered?

FA16 VFP is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FA16 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 VFP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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