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W609 ULK

2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,885 mi
Last recorded61,885 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai56,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 ULK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSj 413QB Ja Samurai
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,885 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 53,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 47,203 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 47,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade shredded (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 46,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,409 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear box corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 43,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper slight damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion all around underneath

Fail 29 Dec 2018 43,071 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath rear all around

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,586 miles

Front both front wipers slight split

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,096 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 39,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,878 miles

OS wiper blade deteriorated

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

Centre brake light insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2010 34,112 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,133 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,434 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
2,554
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
wheel bearing has excessive play 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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W609 ULK is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W609 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W609 ULK is a 2000 Suzuki Sj 413QB Ja Samurai, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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