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KJ16 YGH

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 YGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 131,624 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 131,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 127,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top and bottom pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top and bottom pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 127,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top and bottom pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top and bottom pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bearing housing, hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

chip to screen

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,469 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

chip to screen

Pass 17 Jul 2021 104,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,552 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fluid leaking from drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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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KJ16 YGH is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 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 KJ16 YGH, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KJ16 YGH is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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