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W429 UVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 UVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,293 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriorated

rear seat belts not checked due to dog cage fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,857 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 103,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 101,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor to body sill panel corroded

mascot removed drivers view

nearside and offside front brakes binding

offside front tractor jiont seal leaking oil

Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front tractor jiont seal leaking

clutch slipping

Fail 25 Jan 2008 84,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front tractor jiont seal leaking

clutch slipping

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,363 miles

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

front brakes out of balance upto 25%

offside front tractor jiont leaking

offside number plate light dim

Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tractor jiont seal leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,081 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,081 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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W429 UVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W429 UVV, 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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W429 UVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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