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W972 YKM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 YKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,198 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 91,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,130 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and main brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front swivel ball is pitted

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and main brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs are worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front swivel ball is pitted

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 73,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

fuel pipe rusty

Nearside Front hub oil seal has a serious leak

Offside Front hub oil seal has a serious leak

Pass 8 May 2015 64,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 64,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,560 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 49,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,855 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,258 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 45,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,627 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,582 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,154 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,154 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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W972 YKM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W972 YKM, 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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W972 YKM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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