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MV57 DKY

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 DKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,000 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,968 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside front swivel housing slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion associated with this age of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2024 81,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 81,765 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed next to seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front on rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on floor sills chassis legs inner wheel arches back panels

corrosion on inner wings behind head lights both near side and off side

fuel pipes are corroded

noise from fan belt area

unable to test rear seat belts as seats are in the down position

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test unable to check seat belts

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test unable to check seat belts

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,504 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down at time of test unable to check seat belts fully

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 MM OF TREAD LEFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various brake pipes are slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,041 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,645 miles

Backbox hanger in poor condition exhaust still secure

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Front of exhaust cat cracked and blowing slightly

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Slight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2016 30,645 miles

Backbox hanger in poor condition exhaust still secure

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Front of exhaust cat cracked and blowing slightly

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

Nearside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Slight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,569 miles

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

front swivel hubs corroded and pitted breather pipes corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,405 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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MV57 DKY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc 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 MV57 DKY, 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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MV57 DKY is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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