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W554 MKW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill lip detatched (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear most (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear most (6.1.B.2)

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

front panel under lamps corroded both sides (extends to body mounts which have failed)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

inlet manifold leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,699 miles

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

Offside Front behind headlamp corroded

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Offside Rear floor area corroded

Rear both sides body mounting areas very corroded

fuel pipes corroded

inlet manifold leak on vacuum pipe

sill covers may conceal more corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2016 78,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount by lower arm chassis attatchment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm attachment area by body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear floor area corroded

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

Offside Front behind headlamp corroded

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Rear both sides body mounting areas very corroded

fuel pipes corroded

inlet manifold leak on vacuum pipe

sill covers may conceal more corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear body mount area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front inner wing area has minor corrosion

Offside Front swivel joint housing leaking

oil filter leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 75,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor area under seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor area under seat base (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear body mount area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front inner wing area has minor corrosion

Offside Front swivel joint housing leaking

oil filter leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,601 miles

front tractor joints leaking oil/ grease

fuel pipes corroded no leaks

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tractor joints leaking oil/ grease

fuel pipes corroded no leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,443 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front bumpoer damaged

Fuel pipes corroded

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

O/S/F Swivel joint seal leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Front bumpoer damaged

Fuel pipes corroded

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

O/S/F Swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has outer sill covers unable to inspect sills, inners begining to corrode

Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has outer sill covers unable to inspect sills, inners begining to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,428 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,020 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,059 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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W554 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W554 MKW, 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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W554 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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