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V956 KVH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 KVH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,512 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle is been heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle is been heavily under sealed

Pass 12 May 2015 73,796 miles

both rear bearingsslightly noisy

near side front swivel joint has slightplay

rear suspension areas corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 73,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bearingsslightly noisy

near side front swivel joint has slightplay

rear suspension areas corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,213 miles

UNDER VEHICLE ROUGH IN PARTS

Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

UNDER VEHICLE ROUGH IN PARTS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,094 miles

advise o/s front hub leaking oil

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,086 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise o/s front hub leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,389 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,890 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,294 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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V956 KVH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V956 KVH, 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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V956 KVH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 January 2000.

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