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V85 MKN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 MKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 105,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,802 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,802 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 81,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,654 miles

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

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

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

tyre valves cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,045 miles

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

tempory fuel cap fitted sealing and secure at test

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,045 miles

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

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

tempory fuel cap fitted sealing and secure at test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,059 miles

fuel pipe corroded

n/s front brake hose pipe corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

fuel pipe corroded

n/s front brake hose pipe corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis,suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis,suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,492 miles

sight surface corrosion on chassis,brake & suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear mounting broken off but system still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear mounting broken off but system still secure

offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,328 miles

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

front pads appear to have advanced wear

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,259 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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V85 MKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V85 MKN, 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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V85 MKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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