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FH56 TEV

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 TEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 140,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2023 139,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 139,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake performance

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

exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,080 miles

Damage to screen not in drivers view to the road

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

SLIGHT leak from both front half-shaft seals

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,695 miles

Grease leaking out of off side front track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,552 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,960 miles

front cross member brake pipes corroded

n/s/f axle housing slightly leaking

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,226 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,190 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH56 TEV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FH56 TEV, 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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FH56 TEV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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