MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion and muck to underside of vehicle
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underside corroded slightly
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside of vehicle has corrosion all over
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules strongly advise (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perished,no cords visible
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,also perished,no cords visible (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate lamps dim
Offside Rear Inner Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules strongly advise (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perished,no cords visible
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,also perished,no cords visible (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate lamps dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
exhaust sysytem has mounting bracket broken but system is supported
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
exhaust sysytem has mounting bracket broken but system is supported
offside front tyre is cracked
slight play in offside front axle swivels
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in offside front axle swivels
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit , both front tyres cracking ,, front number plate cracked ,,,rear sections of fuel lines heavily corroded ,,,both sides of rear axle lower arm bushes cracked and parting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
metal fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
metal fuel lines corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear axle brake pipes rusty,fuels lines rusty and slight bind nearside front brake
both rear and offside front tyres worn to limit
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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W151 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 W151 UFO, 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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W151 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2000.
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