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VU17 AXG

2017 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 AXG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 46,530 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front # plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 32,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish and crack very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 19,532 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 19,532 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,528 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 9,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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VU17 AXG is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 VU17 AXG, 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 9 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 VU17 AXG?

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What year was VU17 AXG registered?

VU17 AXG is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is VU17 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 AXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU17 AXG have outstanding finance?

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