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W261 KJL

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 KJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,544 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 85,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,013 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,410 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 83,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 79,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,738 miles

Front springs corroded

Front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,902 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 60,567 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box and hanger

Pass 12 May 2011 57,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 51,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,780 miles

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

fr no plate

os wiper

osr slight brake bind / eff low

Pass 23 May 2008 39,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 33,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 27,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2005 24,459 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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W261 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W261 KJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W261 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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