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PL17 JVT

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,594 mi
Last recorded21,594 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 JVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 21,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,195 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 20,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 18,834 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,797 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,189 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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PL17 JVT is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL17 JVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL17 JVT?

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What year was PL17 JVT registered?

PL17 JVT is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is PL17 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 JVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL17 JVT have outstanding finance?

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