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SH16 ACV

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,356 mi
Last recorded53,356 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 ACV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,356 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

all metal vacuum pipes corroded for 4 whel drive system

Fail 6 Oct 2025 53,355 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

all metal vacuum pipes corroded for 4 whel drive system

Pass 8 Oct 2024 48,656 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipes Beside Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe Beside Fuel Tank & At Rear Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed At The Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,344 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front spherical joint has lateral movement and has slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive knuckle sphere leaking

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 38,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive knuckle sphere leaking

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 33,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,572 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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SH16 ACV is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH16 ACV, 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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What year was SH16 ACV registered?

SH16 ACV is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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