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W266 KJL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,474 mi
Last recorded100,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 KJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,510 miles

Fuel lines corroded

General suspension and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,067 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 72,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,435 miles

objects in drivers veiw

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust hanger missing

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 67,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,470 miles

FRONT SIDELIGHT BULBS LED, SHOWING SLIGHT BLUE COLOUR

FUEL PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,470 miles

FRONT SIDELIGHT BULBS LED, SHOWING SLIGHT BLUE COLOUR

FUEL PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 14 May 2011 60,930 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,174 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,174 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,046 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,566 miles

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

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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W266 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W266 KJL, 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 W266 KJL registered?

W266 KJL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W266 KJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 KJL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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