2013 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · PJ63 MDO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 82,518 miles. While the vehicle experienced a failure in October 2022 due to a damaged offside front lower suspension component, the subsequent years show a trend of resolving issues. The absence of defects in the latest inspection suggests that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed and the vehicle is currently maintaining a high standard of compliance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 18,591 miles in November 2016 to the current 82,518 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of prolonged inactivity visible in the data. This steady usage pattern typically implies regular mechanical exercise, which helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components often found in vehicles that sit idle for long periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the tyre wear patterns noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests. The tester flagged nearside and offside rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges in both years. This recurring advisory suggests potential issues with wheel alignment or suspension geometry. Given the 2022 failure regarding a weakened lower suspension component, a physical inspection of the wishbones, bushes, and tracking is necessary to ensure the steering remains precise and tyre wear has been corrected. Beyond the suspension, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained with no history of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions failures. Because the recent MOT shows no advisories, the primary focus should remain on verifying that the suspension repairs from 2022 were comprehensive and that the tyre wear issues identified in 2023 and 2024 have been fully rectified through proper alignment.