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GV65 EJL

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,364 mi
Last recorded48,364 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 EJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 35,161 miles

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

advise accident damage to o/s/f front cross member. surport cross bar welded. body sealant/ under seal used, very poor repair.

advise very slight pull to left when driving and braking

Fail 1 Nov 2023 35,047 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))

advise accident damage to o/s/f front cross member. surport cross bar welded. body sealant/ under seal used, very poor repair.

advise very slight pull to left when driving and braking

Pass 8 Nov 2022 28,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge over 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 28,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge over 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 23,329 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 13,977 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 13,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 7,227 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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GV65 EJL is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 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 GV65 EJL, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV65 EJL registered?

GV65 EJL is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is GV65 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 EJL shows 12 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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