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SJ65 DHT

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,466 mi
Last recorded32,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 DHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front axle breather pipes rotten and hanging off.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded very corroded

Nearside Front axle swivel joint play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Whole underside of vehicle considerably corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,392 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front axle breather pipes rotted off and hanging down.

Rear diff noisy when when wheels turned.

Whole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Fail 3 Jun 2025 30,391 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front axle breather pipes rotted off and hanging down.

Rear diff noisy when when wheels turned.

Whole underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,400 miles

All underside of vehicle corroded including all suspension, braking and steering components.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear diff noisy when wheels rotating

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 22,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 19,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 12,895 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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SJ65 DHT 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 70%.

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 SJ65 DHT, 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 SJ65 DHT registered?

SJ65 DHT is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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