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V357 SEG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,223 mi
Last recorded106,223 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 SEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 106,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,746 miles

general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 99,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,634 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake discs are slightly pitted

Front wipers are smearing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside rear sevice brake did not lock on brake test advise further investigation

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,631 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake discs are slightly pitted

Front wipers are smearing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside rear sevice brake did not lock on brake test advise further investigation

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to smear

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre perished on tread and side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front hub lubrication pipes are corroded & hubs are dry

Nearside front brake disc is corroded

Offside rear brake did not lock on brake test further investigation is advised

Oil leaking from around oil filter

Slight corrosion to fuel pips at the rear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,494 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,726 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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V357 SEG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V357 SEG, 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 V357 SEG registered?

V357 SEG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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