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W862 UGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,050 mi
Last recorded70,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,413 miles

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

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 65,412 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 60,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint excessive movement causing excessive oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,267 miles

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

Nearside front brake vacuum pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Offside front brake vacuum pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fuel lines slightly corroded

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

Nearside front brake vacuum pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Offside front brake vacuum pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,980 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Both front wiper blade rubbers split at end.

O/S/R fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

Play in O/S/F hub - swivel bearings.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 42,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,563 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked.

Both front tyres wearing on edges & N/S/F has 2mm min tread left.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall has small "nick" in it.

O/S/R tyre slightly out of round when wheel spun.

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,563 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked.

Both front tyres wearing on edges & N/S/F has 2mm min tread left.

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall has small "nick" in it.

O/S/R tyre slightly out of round when wheel spun.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,372 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,608 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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W862 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W862 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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W862 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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