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L21 CJL

2014 Suzuki Jimny

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

117,707 mi
Last recorded117,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Jimny31,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 CJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,707 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head lamp holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all un under floor componets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts weld broken on arm bracket (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced head lamp holder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all un under floor componets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 117,692 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashes then stops working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,889 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,881 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 75,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 70,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,534 miles

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts weld broken suspension mount (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,448 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both, corroded and worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both, corroded and worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 62,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Front Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,365 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 52,706 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,708 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 56,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting area corroded

Offside Rear Lower Body mounting area corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 48,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,778 miles

Centre exhaust brackets deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s front tyre has slight cracking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s front tyre has slight cracking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,778 miles

Centre exhaust brackets deteriorated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s front tyre has slight cracking.

O/s front tyre has slight cracking.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 38,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,052 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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L21 CJL is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 31,741 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 L21 CJL, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L21 CJL is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2014.

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