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LC07 OVJ

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,007 mi
Last recorded63,007 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 OVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2025 63,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipes and vacuum pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2024 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases scilencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive end of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust scilencer outer skin corroding

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

shields on sill

under side of vehicle including breather pipes generally corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,137 miles

Some surface corrosion over chassis

Corrosion over mettal pipes under vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak around gearbox. Oil going over front to rear pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corrosion by support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust scilencer outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,182 miles

Front to rear pipes covered in oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Shields

Some pipes under vehicle signs of corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2022 52,182 miles

Front to rear pipes covered in oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Shields

Some pipes under vehicle signs of corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking but no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking but no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking but no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,818 miles

Offside Front some perishing tyre

oil leak gear box

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 9 May 2019 46,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 46,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 41,503 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 34,917 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 34,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 29,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,889 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2014 24,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 May 2012 18,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,710 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,456 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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LC07 OVJ 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 LC07 OVJ, 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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LC07 OVJ is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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