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V312 KCL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 KCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,144 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,055 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate connector union (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2015 63,361 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,963 miles

Front tyre wall cracking noted.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Vehicle underside rusting noted.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 59,934 miles

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

Front tyre wall cracking noted.

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

N/S/F brake service advisable.

Vehicle underside rusting noted.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underside dry/rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,019 miles

underside dry/rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,019 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underside dry/rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,065 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,325 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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V312 KCL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V312 KCL, 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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V312 KCL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 2000.

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