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JIB 131

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,304 mi
Last recorded33,304 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 131
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 33,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 33,299 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 29,848 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 29,752 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 25,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 16,707 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 16,704 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 14,941 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 14,941 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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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JIB 131 is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIB 131, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIB 131 registered?

JIB 131 is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2017.

Is JIB 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 131 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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