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W309 ULE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,079 mi
Last recorded116,079 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,079 miles

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

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,580 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 107,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,731 miles

All Four Wheel Bearings Have Slight play

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Axle Swivel Arm Has Slight Leak Of Grease

Underside Corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,119 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,071 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,071 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,120 miles

Nail in front nearside and rear nearside tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,735 miles

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

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

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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W309 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W309 ULE, 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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W309 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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