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W511 MKU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion under car various

various fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,107 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY IN O/S SWIVEL PINS

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

VARIOUS TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 15 Sep 2011 84,104 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY IN O/S SWIVEL PINS

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

VARIOUS TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres old/perished nearside front worn treads outer edge close to legal limit

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn works on left hand button on steering wheel

offside front suspension swivel hub top pivot bearing slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 43,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 35,529 miles

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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W511 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W511 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W511 MKU registered?

W511 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W511 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 MKU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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