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FL57 VDX

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,129 mi
Last recorded153,129 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 VDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED

Fail 28 Nov 2023 147,523 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security UNDER HEAD LIGHT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,897 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 134,967 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2021 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel housing seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing seal weeping cup corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear with inds (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear very close to limit 2 mm center (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

front tyres worn uneven

screen chipped zone b

slight play in rear prop rear uj joint

Pass 30 Apr 2020 129,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat front pipe small crack (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear with inds (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped bottom zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both front axel swivel housings corroded slight weep

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,567 miles

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

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,280 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,519 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 80,519 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,105 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking dif oil leaking from hub (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 39,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,998 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,248 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,422 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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FL57 VDX is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL57 VDX, 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 FL57 VDX registered?

FL57 VDX is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is FL57 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 VDX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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