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W953 CUA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 CUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 91,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 88,241 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 88,241 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor/Sill Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Floor/Sill Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor/Sill Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Floor/Sill Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,245 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all 4 corner mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts and both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,931 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,924 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes rusting (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes rusting (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 82,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes rusting (7.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,940 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,097 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,208 miles

offside front swivel hub leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front swivel hub leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,636 miles

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

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

o/s tractor joint seal leaking

play at o/s stub axle bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,420 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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W953 CUA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W953 CUA, 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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W953 CUA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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