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S462 BAA

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,277 mi
Last recorded125,277 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 125,277 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun Visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides flash slightly when hazzard lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Offside Middle Corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed , Below headlight (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed , below headlight (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded and holed but not prescribed area

Centre Prop shaft seal has a slight leak

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 Exhaust mounts defective but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hard to assess rear wheel bearings with being 4 wheel drive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner wing corroded and holed by headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Chassis by coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside have slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,520 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside , End float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,800 miles

Boot floor been repaired inside but holes still evident from underneath

Boot floor corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside rear - end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,385 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - improved by polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on both edges (inside worst) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT - outer primary groove = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both = end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot floor repaired inside but holes still evident underneath

Fail 24 Jul 2018 111,385 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - improved by polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on both edges (inside worst) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT - outer primary groove = 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both = end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

boot floor repaired inside but holes still evident underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to all body mountings

corrosion to inner sills+rear spring mountings+rear floor

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/body mounting (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to all body mountings

corrosion to inner sills+rear spring mountings+rear floor

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 100,753 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,400 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,850 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,421 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to both inner sills

front brakes slightly binding

part of exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to both inner sills

front brakes slightly binding

part of exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 50,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch seized

fuel pipes are rusty

Fail 18 May 2011 50,583 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch seized

fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,013 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,959 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 46,501 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 43,972 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,972 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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S462 BAA is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S462 BAA, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S462 BAA is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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