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L23 ESR

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,268 mi
Last recorded40,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 ESR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 38,144 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 38,144 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 36,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,402 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,578 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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L23 ESR is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L23 ESR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L23 ESR?

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What year was L23 ESR registered?

L23 ESR is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is L23 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 ESR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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