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GJ63 VYS

2013 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Jimny34,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 VYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,950 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake binding

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,553 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 74,552 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise in o/s/r hube

rear number plate not readable

Pass 15 Jun 2022 62,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 62,195 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chip to passenger side windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 38,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 13,033 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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GJ63 VYS is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 GJ63 VYS, 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 GJ63 VYS registered?

GJ63 VYS is a 2013 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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