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V116 KTG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 KTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,611 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

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

Front BRAKES BINDING

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (7.2.2)

INNER WINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,501 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,487 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,488 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,290 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,290 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,300 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 880,038 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,677 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,235 miles

All tyres approaching limit

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 84,231 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

All tyres approaching limit

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,942 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 81,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,991 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,100 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 72,845 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive 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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V116 KTG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V116 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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V116 KTG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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