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W859 UGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 115,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,607 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,680 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pos Lead On Battery Loose

Vacuum Hose On Inlet Split

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded and split

two center exhaust hangers corroded and snapped

Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,474 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded and split

two center exhaust hangers corroded and snapped

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,648 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre exhaust bracket adrift from system

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,682 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts correctley due to seats folded down

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,953 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,079 miles

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,374 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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W859 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W859 UGU, 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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W859 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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