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V101 KTG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 KTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill multliple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired complete rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion around trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion around trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear lens cracked.bumper damage

Rear boot floor pan heavy corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake limiter (mark in yellow) 3 Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion around trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavy corrosion around trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear lens cracked.bumper damage

Rear boot floor pan heavy corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear bumper damage around light fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion front slam panel

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

partial rear seat belt check done due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

partial rear seat belt check done due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,833 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 61,889 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 53,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V101 KTG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V101 KTG, 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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V101 KTG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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