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LG57 FVW

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,467 mi
Last recorded50,467 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,467 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,990 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 68,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,689 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,427 miles

Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,966 miles

power steering belt is worn

screen has stone chips

Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,966 miles

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

offside twin washer is not working

power steering belt is worn

screen has stone chips

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,021 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,943 miles

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust box is corroded

screen is chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,119 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,628 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,842 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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LG57 FVW is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LG57 FVW, 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 LG57 FVW registered?

LG57 FVW is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is LG57 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 FVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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