2016 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · YC66 VJE
2016 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 81,866 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC66 VJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 81,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC66 VJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Suzuki Jimny (YC66 VJE) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YC66 VJE Mileage History
- 06/07/202369,838 mi
- 13/09/202369,872 mi+34 mi
- 14/09/202472,460 mi+2,588 mi
- 13/10/202581,866 mi+9,406 mi
- 13/10/202581,866 mi
Average of roughly 5,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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