CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV16 XCU

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,979 mi
Last recorded44,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 XCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 44,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 44,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 44,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear anti roll bar broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,713 miles

4wd system pipes corroded

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 33,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 33,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rotating bearings upper and lower (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 29,949 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,778 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV16 XCU is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV16 XCU, 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

How do I check the history of SV16 XCU?

You can check the full history of SV16 XCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV16 XCU registered?

SV16 XCU is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SV16 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 XCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV16 XCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV16 XCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.