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W612 SMR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,134 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,811 miles

Rear underside slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,559 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,146 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil nearside front hub swivel joint leaking (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white due to damage (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,930 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil axle leak (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,746 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,535 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,416 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 36,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W612 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W612 SMR, 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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W612 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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