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FY13 VCX

2013 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Jimny34,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 77,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 69,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,880 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 54,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 52,578 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end of track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2021 52,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end of track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,891 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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FY13 VCX is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,894 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 FY13 VCX, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY13 VCX registered?

FY13 VCX is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is FY13 VCX safe to buy?

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