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SV16 ULG

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 ULG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 82,214 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,074 miles

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

under side becoming corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 70,074 miles

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

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

under side becoming corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,918 miles

Rear trailer socket cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2023 45,918 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear trailer socket cover missing

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 36,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub swivel bearings excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 27,814 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,672 miles

offside front hub swivel joint bearing slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,349 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 16,349 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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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SV16 ULG is a 2016 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 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 SV16 ULG, 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 SV16 ULG registered?

SV16 ULG is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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