MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front exhaust has slight leak
sump porous
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front exhaust has slight leak
sump porous
oil leak at sump or filter
slight exhaust leak at cat
slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing
transfer box right hand mounting broken
windscreen chipped
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak at sump or filter
slight exhaust leak at cat
slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing
transfer box right hand mounting broken
windscreen chipped
slight damp at rear petrol hose but not leaking at time of test
small chips in windscreen x2
small part of vacuum pipes corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight damp at rear petrol hose but not leaking at time of test
small chips in windscreen x2
small part of vacuum pipes corroded
fuel lines corroded
rear exhaust box has a small hole
windscreen has small chips
Fuel pipe/s corroded
vaccum pipes to o/s n/s front hubs CORRODED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
fuel pipes along chassis corroded
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W229 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W229 GSA, 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 W229 GSA registered?
W229 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W229 GSA safe to buy?
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