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W262 MKW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 103,666 miles

Emissions not tested smokeing blocked filters on machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sills full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

front axle breather pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

axle breather pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,183 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

axle breather pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyre slight cracking in tread

axle breather pipes badly corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

slight corrosion to body

Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to body

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyre slight cracking in tread

axle breather pipes badly corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,238 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 May 2018 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2017 72,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion front behind bumper area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

both front coil springs surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2017 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion front behind bumper area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

both front coil springs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,450 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,603 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bodywork scuffs and scratches

exhaust system corroding

front axle spheres corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

slight blow on exhaust back box

steering/suspension components corroding

underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,601 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bodywork scuffs and scratches

exhaust system corroding

front axle spheres corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

slight blow on exhaust back box

steering/suspension components corroding

underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,241 miles

coil springs corroded.

exhaust corroded.

front hub spheres heavily corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/r shock weak.

various suspension bushes perished and unbonded.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,349 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,435 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 39,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cracks on n s f tyre sidewall and worn on edge

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

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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W262 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W262 MKW, 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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W262 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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