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LT16 BDF

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,299 mi
Last recorded40,299 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 BDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,299 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 40,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box detached at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,415 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear fuel pies badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear fuel pies badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,585 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Significant surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2023 37,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Significant surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2022 34,086 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis in areas from front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 34,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis in areas from front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,374 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

pipes that supply air to four wheel drive system are heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to load in vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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LT16 BDF is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LT16 BDF, 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.

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LT16 BDF is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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