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V819 KAX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,936 mi
Last recorded63,936 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 KAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 63,936 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount behind front wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg split by fuel tank. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mounting at very front of the vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mounting at the very front of vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel tank. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,548 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 61,546 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,839 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,851 miles

Body mounting brackets starting to corrode

Exhaust rear flange joint heavily corroded, exhaust hanger bracket corroded and detached from exhaust but system adequately supported

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,445 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket rusted away but system adequately supported

Exhaust rear silencer flange joint corroded

Nearside windscreen wiper split on end

Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,522 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,549 miles

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

both front wiper blades are split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,188 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 33,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,167 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,339 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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V819 KAX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V819 KAX, 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 V819 KAX registered?

V819 KAX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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