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VK14 LVV

2014 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,516 mi
Last recorded17,516 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Jimny31,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 LVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 17,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 17,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 17,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 17,054 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 8,514 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 8,514 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,769 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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VK14 LVV is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK14 LVV, 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 VK14 LVV registered?

VK14 LVV is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is VK14 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK14 LVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK14 LVV have outstanding finance?

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