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V116 UOT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,775 mi
Last recorded128,775 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 UOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,775 miles

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

NSF AND OSF BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

NSR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR BODY MOUNT CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,145 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,677 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 123,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,728 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

some non structual corrosion of rear floor

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,044 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 98,028 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil laek at near side front axel joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,270 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,689 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,600 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in rear number plate

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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