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HG57 DYW

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,464 mi
Last recorded85,464 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 DYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,806 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower fixing bolt missing from silencer join(no leak and not affecting emissions)

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,830 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre is becoming perished

both front swivel housing seals are leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,526 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,451 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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HG57 DYW is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 HG57 DYW, 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 HG57 DYW registered?

HG57 DYW is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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