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YJ16 MJS

2016 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,369 mi
Last recorded24,369 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 MJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 24,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 24,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 21,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 15,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 11,451 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 11,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 8,002 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 7,490 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 6,466 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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YJ16 MJS is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ16 MJS, 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 YJ16 MJS registered?

YJ16 MJS is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is YJ16 MJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 MJS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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