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J55 GAF

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,199 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 88,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Behind headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Behind headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking grease

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section after catylitic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlight beam patterns slightly blurred

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,813 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,563 miles

centre brake light not working

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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J55 GAF is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J55 GAF, 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 J55 GAF registered?

J55 GAF is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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