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W151 UFO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2019 108,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,297 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,605 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion all over

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,111 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,722 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,722 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,026 miles

offside front tyre is cracked

slight play in offside front axle swivels

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,341 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 74,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,843 miles

both rear and offside front tyres worn to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,509 miles

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)

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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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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What year was W151 UFO registered?

W151 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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