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J3 PDL

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,680 mi
Last recorded73,680 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel housing grease leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,295 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 46,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining 205/70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 205/70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play KING PIN BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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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J3 PDL is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 J3 PDL, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J3 PDL registered?

J3 PDL is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is J3 PDL safe to buy?

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