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KY07 VGH

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,015 mi
Last recorded189,015 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 189,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 188,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front 2nd body mount back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 166,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 141,048 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,048 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,748 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 119,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f axle swivel joint weeping

vehicle presented as a two seater

Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f axle swivel joint weeping

vehicle presented as a two seater

o/s/f axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,754 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,082 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

slight leakage on front hub seals

Fail 22 Jun 2012 58,082 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

slight leakage on front hub seals

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,242 miles

n/s front tyre at wearbands both cracking in treads

slight wear to o/s king pin

Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,227 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Both front tyres cracking and perishing in treads.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre casings showing signs of age cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2010 38,191 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre casings showing signs of age cracking

oil contamination on nearside front suspension components

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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KY07 VGH is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KY07 VGH, 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 KY07 VGH registered?

KY07 VGH is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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