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W553 AEG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 AEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,234 miles

Front Panhard rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,212 miles

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

Oil leak

both front swivel joints corroded and pitted, and feed pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to both axles, suspension components, and mounting areas

Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,212 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front swivel joints corroded and pitted, and feed pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to both axles, suspension components, and mounting areas

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,568 miles

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes

advise o/s front swivel leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,568 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes

advise o/s front swivel leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,051 miles

fuel pipes corroded, front to rear + o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,794 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,387 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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W553 AEG 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 75%.

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 W553 AEG, 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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W553 AEG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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