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SV16 YRX

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,878 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 94,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis cross member at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body at chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body at chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body at chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 74,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive nearside/offside front hubs have oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 74,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive nearside/offside front hubs have oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 64,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 22 May 2023 52,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 42,399 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 42,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 34,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,168 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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SV16 YRX is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

Is SV16 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 YRX 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.

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