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GL56 RVN

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 RVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under vehicle to components

Fail 20 Feb 2025 44,740 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount itself (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel behind nearside head lamp marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow crayon - wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow crayon - hole next to and on mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow crayon - hole next to and on mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting area marked with yellow crayon from inside offside wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

the whole of the underneath of car is heavily corroded and covered in underseal - brakes,suspenion,chassis,exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,539 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 42,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 40,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,879 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 17 Dec 2020 35,378 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,684 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 24,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,714 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,773 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,430 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,345 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn oninner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,890 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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GL56 RVN is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL56 RVN, 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 GL56 RVN registered?

GL56 RVN is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 February 2007.

Is GL56 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 RVN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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