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2017 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · WJ17 ABZ

WJ17 ABZ

2017 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 11,360 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI JIMNY
Year / Origin
2017 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
11,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1328cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass during the most recent inspection on 17 March 2026 at 11,360 miles. No defects were recorded, indicating that previous mechanical and electrical issues have been addressed. The history shows a consistent trend of passing tests with only minor interventions, suggesting that the owner maintains the vehicle to a functional standard despite the low annual usage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,262 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between March 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered only 575 miles in twelve months, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 5,681 miles between the March 2024 and March 2026 tests. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, it also increases the risk of flat-spotting or brake caliper corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. A physical inspection should focus on the effects of low-mileage operation. The 2024 failure at 5,679 miles due to an inoperative engine management indicator light suggests a past electrical fault that was since rectified; the buyer should verify no lingering warning codes are present. Given the intermittent use pattern, the inspector must check the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for seized pistons, as well as inspecting rubber components like suspension bushes and tyres for dry rot, which often occurs on aged vehicles regardless of tread depth. The minor failures noted in 2021 regarding wiper blades and headlight alignment were routine maintenance items and do not indicate a deeper mechanical neglect.
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WJ17 ABZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
  • 11,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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WJ17 ABZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 17:06
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Suzuki Jimny (WJ17 ABZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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WJ17 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 23/03/20235,104 mi
  2. 26/03/20245,679 mi+575 mi
  3. 26/03/20245,679 mi
  4. 26/03/20256,092 mi+413 mi
  5. 17/03/202611,360 mi+5,268 mi

Average of roughly 2,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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88
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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