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Suzuki Jimny

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,298 cc

L16 JKTMOT history

L16 JKT is a silver petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,404 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JKT was last recorded at 109,404 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 10,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2009: 2,569 miles, lower than 34,569 miles on 4 Mar 2008.
  • 20 May 2011: 53,980 miles, lower than 73,322 miles on 9 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,248 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,156 miles
Average per year
4,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,404 miles
  • 2025 – 99,248 miles
  • 2024 – 91,639 miles
  • 2023 – 85,411 miles
  • 2022 – 84,694 miles
  • 2021 – 82,998 miles
  • 2020 – 81,725 miles
  • 2019 – 79,580 miles
  • 2018 – 78,249 miles
  • 2017 – 77,491 miles
  • 2016 – 75,771 miles
  • 2015 – 70,772 miles
  • 2014 – 67,060 miles
  • 2013 – 63,240 miles
  • 2012 – 58,629 miles
  • 2011 – 53,980 miles
  • 2010 – 73,322 miles
  • 2009 – 2,569 miles
  • 2008 – 34,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish inbetween the treads

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • NS and OS sills corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    703702895157
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish inbetween the treads

  2. Fail109,404 miles (+10,156)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    228055092878
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to perish inbetween the treads

  3. Pass99,248 miles (+7,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,248 miles
    Test number
    538833515052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    343948264559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail91,639 miles (+6,228)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    670739737287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,411 miles (+717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    468980117183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,694 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    225049368010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass82,998 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    751694575689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass81,725 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,725 miles
    Test number
    422361955621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,580 miles (+1,331)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,580 miles
    Test number
    441252203867
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,249 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    441413041604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,491 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    158761175018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,771 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    587020489188
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail75,765 miles (+4,993)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    427594041842
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNS and OS sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass70,772 miles (+3,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    229774575127
    • NoteAdvice all tyres wear ing low
    • NoteAdvice front pads low

  16. Pass67,060 miles (+3,820)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    229967134476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass63,240 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,240 miles
    Test number
    659063443149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    256145442195
    • NoteEngine Managment Light On

  19. Fail58,629 miles (+4,649)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    516053232104
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine Managment Light On

  20. Pass53,980 miles (-19,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    375370641198
    • NoteCorossion visable on all front axle vacumn pipes

  21. Pass73,322 miles (+3,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,322 miles
    Test number
    881669890029
    • NoteMovement visable in o/s+n/s front axle sphere bearings not yet excessive

  22. Fail69,943 miles (+67,374)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    534603960062
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass2,569 miles (-32,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    2,569 miles
    Test number
    221904469061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    594984468056
    • NoteAll tyres getting close to 2.00mm

Questions about L16 JKT

Does L16 JKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JKT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JKT?
The MOT on L16 JKT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JKT done?
L16 JKT was recorded at 109,404 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
Has L16 JKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JKT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 JKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 JKT find?
L16 JKT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: all 4 tyres starting to perish inbetween the treads.

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