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V188 KCS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 KCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,236 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 49,236 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,263 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,480 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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V188 KCS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V188 KCS, 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 V188 KCS registered?

V188 KCS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V188 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 KCS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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