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SH16 LHZ

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,946 mi
Last recorded100,946 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 LHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,946 miles

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,299 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,920 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (seatbelts not checked) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,316 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 69,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 54,330 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn causing inner seal leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn causing inner seal leaking badly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 42,507 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 42,506 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,445 miles

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

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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SH16 LHZ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH16 LHZ registered?

SH16 LHZ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SH16 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 LHZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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