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SW65 LGZ

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,093 mi
Last recorded47,093 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 LGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 46,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub king pin lower bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 45,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,532 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 44,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,890 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 43,838 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn o/s f hub swivel pin bushes (top and bottom) worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,258 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,840 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,321 miles

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

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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SW65 LGZ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 SW65 LGZ, 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 SW65 LGZ registered?

SW65 LGZ is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 February 2016.

Is SW65 LGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 LGZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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