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HY57 VKC

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 VKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,845 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 84,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,067 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,975 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,126 miles

Offside Rear bump stop mounting rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,538 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,288 miles

four wheel drive pipes rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

four wheel drive pipes rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded starting (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s starting to perish (2.7.4)

center exhaust mount corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

power steering ribbed belt starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2017 69,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded starting (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s starting to perish (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (8.2.2)

center exhaust mount corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

power steering ribbed belt starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,059 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,251 miles

N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread but no cords showing

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

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres showing age related cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,630 miles

All tyres showing signs of age related cracks

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,079 miles

Front b/discs slightly corroded on surface

N/S/R + O/S/R & O/S/F tyres all starting to perish

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,887 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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HY57 VKC is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HY57 VKC, 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 HY57 VKC registered?

HY57 VKC is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is HY57 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 VKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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