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X118 AEU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,914 mi
Last recorded126,914 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 AEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,914 miles

slight play both front swivel housings

Fail 22 Nov 2023 126,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

slight play both front swivel housings

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,695 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,523 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 117,285 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross-member floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel hub (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,985 miles

pipes corroded at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both offside and nearside centre body mountings very corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

corroded outside prescribed area of offside rear seat belt mounting

fuel pipes corroded at the rear

offside front brake disc corroded

play in steering

Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both offside and nearside centre body mountings very corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded at the rear

offside front brake disc corroded

play in steering

Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corroded by front and rear body mountings

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corroded by front and rear body mountings

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,000 miles

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

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

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

Pipes to nearside front hub corroding

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight play in steering arm

Fail 3 Oct 2015 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pipes to nearside front hub corroding

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight play in steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,385 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,600 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,090 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,142 miles

o/s centre fuel pipe corroaded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,141 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s centre fuel pipe corroaded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 56,537 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 56,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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X118 AEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 X118 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.

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X118 AEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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