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W403 KFE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 KFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 137,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

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

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))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,222 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 134,222 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,129 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Some underbody components covered in mud/dirt

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 129,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 129,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL SECTION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BAD EARTH/CONNECTION WHEN HAZARDS APPLIED (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached offside and nearside bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE BRACKET INSECURE

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

UNDERSIDE WELD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,935 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion rear floor

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear tyre on limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 123,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported offside rear to nearside rear across the rear axle (3.6.B.1)

osr tread depth low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,568 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 117,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,682 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 115,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 113,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 43,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,649 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 110,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,385 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 107,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 103,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 93,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 80,483 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 66,431 miles

All original remaining brake pipes starting to corroded/slightly corroded. Offside & nearside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. Engine has a starting/running fault. Underside of vehicle starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 66,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine has a starting/running fault. Offside & Nearside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 56,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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W403 KFE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W403 KFE, 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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W403 KFE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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