MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front wheel at inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at front of rear wheel at inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at mount behind rear wheel at inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear wheel at inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Temporary fuel cap fitted
top stop light bulb/led not working
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Temporary fuel cap fitted
top stop light bulb/led not working
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight exhaust weep from rear silencer box.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight exhaust weep from rear silencer box.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Plastic trim covering outer sills
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Plastic trim covering outer sills
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W162 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W162 LPY, 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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W162 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.
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