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W204 BOA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 BOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 82,129 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,132 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,134 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 76,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,900 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,822 miles

both rear axle bushes are perishing

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

front metal brake pipes are corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,479 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,479 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,063 miles

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

advise - rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,063 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

advise - rear silencer corroded

advise - o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,053 miles

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

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

advise - n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,384 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 30,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,865 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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W204 BOA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W204 BOA, 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 W204 BOA registered?

W204 BOA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W204 BOA safe to buy?

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