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KY57 DTU

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 DTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,171 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 46,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,164 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 40,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,212 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded badly.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 31,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter broken. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres lightly perished

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated / corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,152 miles

All 4 Tyre Treads Cracked.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All 4 Tyre Treads Cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,191 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light out

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2013 22,191 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light out

centre exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,899 miles

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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KY57 DTU is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY57 DTU, 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 KY57 DTU registered?

KY57 DTU is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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