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V814 KGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,617 mi
Last recorded72,617 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 KGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 72,617 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre inner walls cracked

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 23 May 2016 72,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre has cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre inner walls cracked

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 18 May 2015 72,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 road wheels corroded

both rear axle metel brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 16 May 2015 72,437 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 road wheels corroded

both rear axle metel brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has cracks in walls

nearside rear tyre inner wall heavely perished

rear axle metel brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre has cracks in walls

nearside rear tyre inner wall heavely perished

rear axle metel brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

front brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

slight wear on rear propshaft joint

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

front brake discs have slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

slight wear on rear propshaft joint

Pass 1 May 2012 69,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

slight dampness around offside front axle hub

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight dampness around offside front axle hub

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,447 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear coil springs corroded

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,444 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear coil springs corroded

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall slight perishing

nearside swivel housing leaking grease

unable to check sills due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre inner wall slight perishing

nearside swivel housing leaking grease

unable to check sills due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,492 miles

nearside front hub oil seal slight leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside king pi slight free play

Fail 28 Feb 2007 64,149 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to rear axle metel brake pipes and front to rears

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,149 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear axle metel brake pipes and front to rears

Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,333 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 61,330 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

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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V814 KGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V814 KGU, 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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V814 KGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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