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V157 KAF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 KAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,214 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,054 miles

rear arch panels corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

rear arch panels corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,928 miles

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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V157 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V157 KAF, 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 V157 KAF registered?

V157 KAF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V157 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 KAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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