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WL16 CEY

2016 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 CEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 55,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Fail 4 Aug 2026 55,527 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Removed sticky residue left by sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,435 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 46,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 35,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Fail 8 Aug 2024 35,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 7 Aug 2023 22,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 10,638 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 10,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 2,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 2,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 2,214 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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WL16 CEY is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in White 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 WL16 CEY, 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

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What year was WL16 CEY registered?

WL16 CEY is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WL16 CEY safe to buy?

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