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HY57 VKZ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,247 mi
Last recorded120,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,412 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,540 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 109,567 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,432 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

headlight beam pattern weak

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,396 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,522 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail hub seal leaking excessively (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,667 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,256 miles

Centre stop light not working

Coolant leak

Exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,192 miles

Coolant leak to radiator

Nail in both o/side front and rear tyres

Oil leak to gearbox

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,687 miles

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,352 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread and badly perished

o/s/r tyre is getting low on tread and badly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread and badly perished

o/s/r tyre is getting low on tread and badly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,103 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 24,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKZ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY57 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

HY57 VKZ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HY57 VKZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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