2016 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · GV65 JJX

This Suzuki Jimny passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026, just days after failing on 21 May. The failure was triggered by a seat belt buckle on the nearside that would not hold the belt in place—a safety-critical defect. That issue was resolved within 24 hours, but the tyres recorded in both tests are the real concern here. Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and show signs of cracking or perishing. The nearside rear was already flagged as starting to wear low back in June 2024, nearly two years ago. Rather than being replaced, the same tyre problem has persisted and worsened across four MOT records. This pattern suggests the rear tyres have not been changed despite repeated advisories, and they are now at a dangerous point where they could fail in wet conditions or during an emergency stop. The vehicle's mileage of 52,527 miles over ten years works out to roughly 5,250 miles per year—well below average. Low annual mileage often means the car has spent long periods stationary, which accelerates tyre deterioration through UV exposure, ozone attack, and rubber perishing rather than through wear alone. This would explain why the tyres are in poor condition despite modest miles.