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X149 AET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,862 miles

Rear floor pad rusted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 89,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes in axles (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front pinion oil seals slight leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,439 miles

n/s/front hub oil seal weeping

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,648 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 76,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,380 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,635 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

tracking could be out and PETROL PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,003 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded front to rear

corrosion to both front bump stops

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both fuel pipes corroded front to rear

corrosion to both front bump stops

rear trailing arm bushes worn

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 39,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,582 miles

drivers seat will not slide to allow rear passenger access and exit

drivers wiper beginning to split

rear fuel pipes above o/s/r susp mounts going slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X149 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X149 AET, 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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X149 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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