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SJ16 CVM

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,076 mi
Last recorded31,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 CVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 29,167 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 28,366 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 28,364 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn oil leaking from swivel housing seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 27,203 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,547 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 15,782 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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SJ16 CVM is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SJ16 CVM, 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 SJ16 CVM registered?

SJ16 CVM is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is SJ16 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 CVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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