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W915 UGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,155 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 103,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,048 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 91,170 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,653 miles

nsr seat belt slghtly frayed

vehicle rusty all around

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,967 miles

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

pws belt slightly cracking

rear boot floor starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,967 miles

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

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

pws belt slightly cracking

rear boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2008 69,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 60,029 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 59,956 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm and has cuts in inner tread

Pass 11 May 2006 50,921 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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W915 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W915 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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W915 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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