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V803 ETN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 ETN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 97,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Transfer box mounting broken at Offside

rear boot floor area corroded and holed

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,506 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear crossmember repaired poorly (6.2.2 (c) (i))

vacumn pipes corroded fuel lines corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,505 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vacumn pipes corroded fuel lines corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 96,444 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body mountings corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

covers on sills

underseal peeling off underbody

vacum pipes corroding

Pass 11 May 2017 93,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

covers on sills

repaired parts been undersealed

underseal peeling off underbody

vacum pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 91,125 miles

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

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

covers on sills

fuel pipes corroding

underseal on repaired parts

vacum pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers on sills

fuel pipes corroding

underseal on repaired parts

vacum pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 89,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted

underseal on repaired parts

underseal peeling off underbody

vacum pipes corroding

Fail 19 May 2015 89,865 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted

underseal peeling off underbody

vacum pipes corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vacum pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,614 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted

underseal peeling off underbody

vacum pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underseal peeling off

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,991 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,197 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2009 78,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S/F HUB

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,679 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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V803 ETN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V803 ETN, 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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V803 ETN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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