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L5 MXT

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 14,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 11,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 11,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 9,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 6,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 5,620 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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L5 MXT is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 L5 MXT, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 MXT registered?

L5 MXT is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is L5 MXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 MXT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 MXT have outstanding finance?

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