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W566 ACW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion l/h inner wing front

Fail 8 Feb 2019 117,894 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill iner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion l/h inner wing front

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,677 miles

Advise fuel lines slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,538 miles

Advise fuel lines slightly corroded no leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,478 miles

Advise fuel lines

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,018 miles

advise slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,535 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 81,340 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,573 miles

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front brake hose end is slightly corroded.

offside front link arm has slight play.

offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,514 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded.

nearside front brake hose end is slightly corroded.

offside front link arm has slight play.

offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fr and rear coil springs - corroded

osf cv sphere - slight weap.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,506 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,642 miles

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

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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W566 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W566 ACW, 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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W566 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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