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HJ07 RZV

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,339 mi
Last recorded147,339 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 RZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 147,339 miles

Nearside Front King Pin seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 19 Aug 2025 147,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King Pin seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 16 Aug 2024 139,001 miles

Nearside Front King pin seal leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2024 138,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front King pin seal leaking

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body has corrosion within 30 cm of chassis mounting) (soft with finger pressure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Axle seal slightly leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2022 123,750 miles

Nearside Front Axle seal slightly leaking

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 114,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Are Slightly Pitted & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brake Pads Are Wearing Thin/Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Is Slightly Cloudy,Fogged Up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Is Slightly Cloudy,Fogged Up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Body Mount/Inner Wing Slightly Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,537 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded under clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded under clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,086 miles

offside swivel joint leaking

play in offside swivel joint

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,052 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ07 RZV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJ07 RZV, 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 HJ07 RZV registered?

HJ07 RZV is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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