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FCZ 6170

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 6170
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 141,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber anti-slip deteriorating

engine oil slightly low

offside rear tyre [inner] wall has age cracks not exposing ply

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,265 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,265 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front hub lubrication metal pipes heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 128,554 miles

Fuel pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Nail in tread, offside rear tyre.

Rear brake pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Severe oil leakage on engine, oil level low, recommend attention/further investigation.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 128,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Nail in tread, offside rear tyre.

Rear brake pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Severe oil leakage on engine, oil level low, recommend attention/further investigation.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 122,614 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fuel pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Major oil leakage on engine, recommend attention.

Nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, signs of cracking, recommend replace.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight leak rear exhaust section.

Stonechip on windscreen.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,614 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fuel pipes corroded, recommend attention.

Major oil leakage on engine, recommend attention.

Nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, signs of cracking, recommend replace.

Slight leak rear exhaust section.

Stonechip on windscreen.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 111,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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FCZ 6170 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCZ 6170, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCZ 6170 registered?

FCZ 6170 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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