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W253 GSA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 GSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2015 86,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front axle pipes corroded/broken.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front axle pipes corroded/broken.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 58,075 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,044 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,822 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,575 miles

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

REMAINDER OF BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

N/s FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF OUTER TREAD PATTERN [REMAINDER OF BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE ]

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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W253 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W253 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 W253 GSA registered?

W253 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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