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W454 VUT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,516 mi
Last recorded104,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 VUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,516 miles

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 104,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,034 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)

fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,913 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2010 96,862 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,099 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes borderline .

Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,718 miles

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

osr tyre punctured

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,723 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight water ingress into rear number plate.

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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W454 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W454 VUT, 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 W454 VUT registered?

W454 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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