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L400 ELY

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 ELY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,645 miles

rear seats removed

tow bar corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front cross member rusted

rear body mounts rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,350 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Dec 2024 100,305 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 95,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,282 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting tow bar (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,213 miles

Lower underbody/chassis rusting badly in places

Nearside Front movement in hub assembly. ball/cup

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,702 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,699 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,993 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,243 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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L400 ELY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L400 ELY, 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 L400 ELY registered?

L400 ELY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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