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W616 SMW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 SMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,366 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,097 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Exhaust system corroded

Rear seats removed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 shock absorber bush's perished

hub vaccum pipes corroded

rear exhuast box corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,308 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 shock absorber bush's perished

drivers window missing at time of test

hub vaccum pipes corroded

rear exhuast box corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,895 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 61,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,007 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2008 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,820 miles

Nearside Front 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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W616 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W616 SMW, 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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What year was W616 SMW registered?

W616 SMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W616 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W616 SMW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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