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FV57 BYJ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,045 mi
Last recorded90,045 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,436 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear seats not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,162 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides sill backing panels corroded within 30cm of a body mountings, but not seriously affecting overall security/structural integrity

rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,938 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 48,935 miles

Emissions not tested major leak gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,491 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,774 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front hub assembly seal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight perishing to all tyres

slight wear to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,992 miles

slight pitting to inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,449 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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FV57 BYJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV57 BYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 BYJ registered?

FV57 BYJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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