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X117 AEU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 AEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,270 miles

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

Oil leak

both offside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes are corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroding

nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges and sidewall is in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall is in poor condition

offside rear roof section is partially insecure

power steering pipes are corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded

vacuum pipes on front axle are corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,270 miles

Oil leak

both offside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls are in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes are corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroding

nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges and sidewall is in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall is in poor condition

offside rear roof section is partially insecure

power steering pipes are corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded

vacuum pipes on front axle are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres scuffed on outer sidewall

front brake disc(s) worn

nearside front tyre mishaped

offside front tyre mishaped

Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres scuffed on outer sidewall

front brake disc(s) worn

nearside front tyre mishaped

offside front tyre mishaped

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel lines shows signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel lines shows signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,486 miles

both wiper rubbers slight tears

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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X117 AEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X117 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X117 AEU registered?

X117 AEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X117 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X117 AEU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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