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SV14 BWZ

2014 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Jimny31,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 BWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,768 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside has additional heavy underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension componants preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2024 67,373 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

transfer box o/s rear mounting broken/detached

Fail 5 Apr 2024 67,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

transfer box o/s rear mounting broken/detached

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,433 miles

UNDERSIDE OF CAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,433 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,713 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear SERVICE BRAKE NOT LOCKING

Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear SERVICE BRAKE NOT LOCKING

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,920 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,920 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 39,241 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,093 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,093 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 14,710 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

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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SV14 BWZ is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 31,741 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 SV14 BWZ, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV14 BWZ registered?

SV14 BWZ is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is SV14 BWZ safe to buy?

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